Residential electricity prices in 97229 in December 2025 averaged approximately 14.94 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 13% less than the national average rate of 17.24 ¢/kWh (December 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 97229 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from November 2024 to November 2025 - residential electricity prices in 97229 increased approximately 5%, from 14.91 ¢/kWh to 15.59 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 97229 in December 2025 averaged 17.66 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 25% more than the national average rate of 14.09 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Portland natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 97229 (Portland, OR) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Portland (Oregon) increased approximately 12%, from 15.58 $/Mcf (November 2024) to 17.44 $/Mcf (November 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Portland solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Portland levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 97229 is associated with the city of Portland, OR in Washington County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 97229, or for other information related to utilities in Oregon, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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