Electricity rates in 97048 — Rainier, OR
Homes in ZIP 97048 pay about 9.3¢ per kWh (Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist, 2024 average). The Oregon average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 9.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 97048 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 97048
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in OR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist Political Subdivision | 9.3¢ 2024 | $109 | 16,378 |
| Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist Political Subdivision | 8.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $117 | 3,761 |
| Portland General Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Columbia County | 19.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $141 | 828,857 |
| West Oregon Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Columbia County | 21.7¢ 2024 | $269 | 4,671 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Columbia County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Oregon price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 97048
How much does electricity cost in 97048?
About 9.3¢ per kWh for homes (Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $83.
Who is the electric utility for 97048?
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist, with about 16,378 residential customers in Oregon; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in OR getting more expensive?
The Oregon residential average was 15.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 0.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.