Residential electricity prices in 15638 in October 2025 averaged approximately 20.49 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 14% more than the national average rate of 17.98 ¢/kWh (October 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 15638 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2024 to September 2025 - residential electricity prices in 15638 increased approximately 15%, from 17.78 ¢/kWh to 20.46 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 15638 in September 2025 averaged 26.61 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 8% more than the national average rate of 24.56 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Hostetter natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 15638 (Hostetter, PA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Hostetter (Pennsylvania) increased approximately 15%, from 23.99 $/Mcf (August 2024) to 27.50 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 15638 (Hostetter, PA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Hostetter 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 Hostetter solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Hostetter 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 15638 is associated with the city of Hostetter, PA in Westmoreland County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 15638, or for other information related to utilities in Pennsylvania, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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