Electricity rates in 33853 — Lake Wales, FL
Homes in ZIP 33853 pay about 16.5¢ per kWh (Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Jan–Aug 2026). The Florida average is 15.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 16.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 33853 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 33853
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in FL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC Investor Owned | 16.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $170 | 1,793,067 |
| Tampa Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Polk County | 18.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $166 | 757,280 |
| Withlacoochee River Elec Coop Cooperative · serves Polk County | 12.3¢ 2024 | $151 | 229,375 |
| City of Lakeland (FL) Municipal · serves Polk County | 11.4¢ 2024 | $134 | 121,604 |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Polk County | 12.3¢ 2024 | $146 | 57,589 |
| City of Bartow (FL) Municipal · serves Polk County | 10.8¢ 2024 | $122 | 11,613 |
| City of Fort Meade (FL) Municipal · serves Polk County | 13.9¢ 2024 | $179 | 2,764 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Polk County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Florida price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 33853
How much does electricity cost in 33853?
About 16.5¢ per kWh for homes (Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $149.
Who is the electric utility for 33853?
Duke Energy Florida, LLC, with about 1,793,067 residential customers in Florida; 6 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in FL getting more expensive?
The Florida residential average was 15.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 2.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.