Residential electricity prices in 97232 in April 2025 averaged approximately 15.38 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 12% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 97232 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 97232 increased approximately 6%, from 14.33 ¢/kWh to 15.13 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 97232 in April 2025 averaged 18.61 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 16% more than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 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 97232 (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 8%, from 15.47 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 16.75 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 97232 (Portland, OR) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Portland 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 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]
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The ZIP code 97232 is associated with the city of Portland, OR in Multnomah County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 97232, or for other information related to utilities in Oregon, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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