Electricity rates in 08204 — Cape May, NJ
Homes in ZIP 08204 pay about 28.0¢ per kWh (Atlantic City Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The New Jersey average is 24.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 28.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 08204 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 08204
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Electric Co. Investor Owned | 28.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $148 | 506,488 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Cape May County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
New Jersey 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 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 08204
How much does electricity cost in 08204?
About 28.0¢ per kWh for homes (Atlantic City Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $252.
Who is the electric utility for 08204?
Atlantic City Electric Co., with about 506,488 residential customers in New Jersey.
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¢.