Electricity rates in 98609 — Carrolls, WA
Homes in ZIP 98609 pay about 9.6¢ per kWh (PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County, Jan–Aug 2026). The Washington average is 14.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 9.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 98609 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 98609
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in WA |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County Political Subdivision | 9.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $117 | 48,267 |
| PacifiCorp Investor Owned · serves Cowlitz County | 15.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $131 | 114,453 |
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County Political Subdivision · serves Cowlitz County | 9.5¢ 2024 | $132 | 29,417 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Cowlitz County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Washington 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 98609
How much does electricity cost in 98609?
About 9.6¢ per kWh for homes (PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $87.
Who is the electric utility for 98609?
PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County, with about 48,267 residential customers in Washington; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in WA getting more expensive?
The Washington residential average was 14.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.