Electricity rates in 97309 — Salem, OR
Homes in ZIP 97309 pay about 11.0¢ per kWh (Salem Electric (OR), 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 11.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 97309 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in OR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Electric (OR) Cooperative | 11.0¢ 2024 | $96 | 18,385 |
| Portland General Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Marion | 19.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $141 | 828,857 |
| PacifiCorp Investor Owned · serves Marion | 14.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $124 | 547,235 |
| Consumers Power, Inc. Cooperative · serves Marion | 13.0¢ 2024 | $153 | 18,751 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Marion; 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 97309
How much does electricity cost in 97309?
About 11.0¢ per kWh for homes (Salem Electric (OR), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $99.
Who is the electric utility for 97309?
Salem Electric (OR), with about 18,385 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¢.