Residential electricity prices in 85040 in February 2026 averaged approximately 16.03 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 17.65 ¢/kWh (February 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 85040 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2025 to January 2026 - residential electricity prices in 85040 increased approximately 6%, from 14.72 ¢/kWh to 15.61 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 85040 in February 2026 averaged 17.73 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 18% more than the national average rate of 15.07 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Phoenix natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 85040 (Phoenix, AZ) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Phoenix (Arizona) increased approximately 9%, from 15.84 $/Mcf (January 2025) to 17.24 $/Mcf (January 2026). [2]
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The ZIP code of 85040 (Phoenix, AZ) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Phoenix values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Phoenix solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Phoenix levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 85040 is associated with the city of Phoenix, AZ in Maricopa County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 85040, or for other information related to utilities in Arizona, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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