Residential electricity prices in 78728 in January 2026 averaged approximately 15.69 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 10% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (January 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 78728 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2024 to December 2025 - residential electricity prices in 78728 increased approximately 3%, from 15.36 ¢/kWh to 15.87 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 78728 in January 2026 averaged 16.51 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 18% more than the national average rate of 13.94 $/Mcf (January 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Austin natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 78728 (Austin, TX) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Austin (Texas) increased approximately 11%, from 17.40 $/Mcf (December 2024) to 19.31 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 78728 (Austin, TX) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Austin 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 Austin solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Austin 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 78728 is associated with the city of Austin, TX in Travis County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 78728, or for other information related to utilities in Texas, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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