Residential electricity prices in 97311 in June 2025 averaged approximately 15.77 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 10% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (June 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 97311 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2024 to May 2025 - residential electricity prices in 97311 increased approximately 6%, from 15.05 ¢/kWh to 15.88 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 97311 in June 2025 averaged 21.49 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 7% less than the national average rate of 23.15 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Salem natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 97311 (Salem, OR) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Salem (Oregon) increased approximately 8%, from 16.50 $/Mcf (May 2024) to 17.89 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 97311 (Salem, OR) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Salem 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 Salem solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Salem 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 97311 is associated with the city of Salem, OR in Marion County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 97311, or for other information related to utilities in Oregon, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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