Electricity rates in 97435 — Drain, OR
Homes in ZIP 97435 pay about 12.3¢ per kWh (Emerald People's Utility Dist, 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 12.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 97435 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 97435
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in OR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald People's Utility Dist Political Subdivision | 12.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $134 | 19,968 |
| Lane Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative | 12.6¢ 2024 | $156 | 12,413 |
| PacifiCorp Investor Owned · serves Douglas County | 14.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $124 | 547,235 |
| Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt Political Subdivision · serves Douglas County | 10.9¢ 2024 | $108 | 35,904 |
| Coos-Curry Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Douglas County | 13.3¢ 2024 | $126 | 15,869 |
| Douglas Electric Coop (OR) Cooperative · serves Douglas County | 12.6¢ 2024 | $153 | 10,582 |
| City of Drain (OR) Municipal · serves Douglas County | 10.0¢ 2024 | $175 | 772 |
| Umpqua Indian Utility Cooperative Cooperative · serves Douglas County | 8.2¢ 2024 | $2,212 | 69 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Douglas 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 97435
How much does electricity cost in 97435?
About 12.3¢ per kWh for homes (Emerald People's Utility Dist, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $110.
Who is the electric utility for 97435?
Emerald People's Utility Dist, with about 19,968 residential customers in Oregon; 7 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¢.