Electricity rates in 98497 — Lakewood, WA
Homes in ZIP 98497 pay about 12.3¢ per kWh (City of Tacoma (WA), Jan–Aug 2026). The Washington average is 14.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 12.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 98497 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 98497
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in WA |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Tacoma (WA) Municipal | 12.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $98 | 180,357 |
| Puget Sound Energy Inc. Investor Owned · serves Pierce | 20.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 1,091,599 |
| Peninsula Light Company Cooperative · serves Pierce | 10.5¢ 2024 | $133 | 35,478 |
| PUD No 3 of Mason County Political Subdivision · serves Pierce | 13.8¢ 2024 | $156 | 33,975 |
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County Political Subdivision · serves Pierce | 9.5¢ 2024 | $132 | 29,417 |
| Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co. Cooperative · serves Pierce | 8.3¢ 2024 | $102 | 15,410 |
| Lakeview Light & Power Cooperative · serves Pierce | 9.9¢ 2024 | $107 | 8,238 |
| Tanner Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Pierce | 13.2¢ 2024 | $205 | 5,436 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Pierce; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Washington 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 Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.
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 98497
How much does electricity cost in 98497?
About 12.3¢ per kWh for homes (City of Tacoma (WA), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $111.
Who is the electric utility for 98497?
City of Tacoma (WA), with about 180,357 residential customers in Washington; 13 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in WA getting more expensive?
The Washington residential average was 14.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.