EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 08073 — Rancocas, NJ

Homes in ZIP 08073 pay about 26.3¢ per kWh (Public Service Elec & Gas Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The New Jersey average is 24.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price26.3¢per kWh
UtilityPublic Service Elec & Gas Co.
NJ average24.6¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$115566 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$131
900 kWh / month$236
1,200 kWh / month$315

Monthly cost at the average price of 26.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 08073 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 08073

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NJ
Public Service Elec & Gas Co.
Investor Owned
26.3¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1152,056,231
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.
Investor Owned · serves Burlington County
19.3¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1241,038,258
Atlantic City Electric Co.
Investor Owned · serves Burlington County
28.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$148506,488
Borough of Pemberton (NJ)
Municipal · serves Burlington County
23.3¢
2024
$183765

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Burlington County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

New Jersey price trend

12¢16¢20¢24¢28¢20222023202420252026New Jersey averageU.S. averagePublic Service Elec & Gas Co. 12¢16¢20¢24¢28¢20222023202420252026New Jersey averageU.S. averagePublic Service Elec & Gas Co.
New Jersey averageU.S. averagePublic Service Elec & Gas Co.
Aug 202624.6¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago-0.4%24.7¢
vs. 5 years ago+46.9%16.8¢
Record high25.2¢Jul 2026
Avg. home bill$236960 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Middle Atlantic25.2¢Dec 2027

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 Middle Atlantic region, which includes New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.

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 08073

How much does electricity cost in 08073?

About 26.3¢ per kWh for homes (Public Service Elec & Gas Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $236.

Who is the electric utility for 08073?

Public Service Elec & Gas Co., with about 2,056,231 residential customers in New Jersey; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in NJ getting more expensive?

The New Jersey residential average was 24.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 0.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.