Electricity rates in 97253 — Portland, OR
Homes in ZIP 97253 pay about 19.2¢ per kWh (Portland General Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026). 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 19.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 97253 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Multnomah
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in OR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Multnomah | 19.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $141 | 828,857 |
| PacifiCorp Investor Owned · serves Multnomah | 14.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $124 | 547,235 |
| Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist Political Subdivision · serves Multnomah | 9.3¢ 2024 | $109 | 16,378 |
| City of Cascade Locks (OR) Municipal · serves Multnomah | 9.6¢ 2024 | $223 | 1,064 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Multnomah; 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 97253
How much does electricity cost in 97253?
About 19.2¢ per kWh for homes (Portland General Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $173.
Who is the electric utility for 97253?
Portland General Electric Co. serves Multnomah (EIA service territory), with about 828,857 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¢.