Electricity rates in 08741 — Pine Beach, NJ
Homes in ZIP 08741 pay about 19.3¢ per kWh (Jersey Central Power & Lt 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 19.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 08741 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 08741
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. Investor Owned | 19.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $124 | 1,038,258 |
| Atlantic City Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Ocean County | 28.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $148 | 506,488 |
| Seaside Heights Municipal Utility Municipal · serves Ocean County | 18.6¢ 2024 | $134 | 3,149 |
| Borough of Lavallette (NJ) Municipal · serves Ocean County | 16.7¢ 2024 | $104 | 2,565 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Ocean 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 08741
How much does electricity cost in 08741?
About 19.3¢ per kWh for homes (Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $174.
Who is the electric utility for 08741?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., with about 1,038,258 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¢.