Electricity rate information about ZIP Code 08731 in Ocean County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 08731 in Forked River, NJ. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 08731 to those in New Jersey and also tho those in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare both historical and current electricity usage in this Ocean County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 08731 (Forked River, NJ) compare to rates in New Jersey and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 08731 of 12.6¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of New Jersey overall.
ZIP Code 08731 vs. New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate of 17.9¢/kWh is approximately 42% higher than the 12.6¢/kWh 08731 average rate.
ZIP Code 08731 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 15.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 23% higher than the average residential rate in 08731.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 08731, New Jersey, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08731 | 12.6¢/kWh | 6.35¢/kWh | 3.32¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 17.9¢/kWh | 13.23¢/kWh | 11.54¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 08731. See how this Ocean County region compares to other regions in New Jersey.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 08731 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in New Jersey.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 08731 | Average NJ ZIP | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | 4.4 MkWh | 92.78 MkWh | 2041 MkWh |
| Mar 2023 | 4.41 MkWh | 93.14 MkWh | 2049 MkWh |
| Apr 2023 | 3.61 MkWh | 76.17 MkWh | 1676 MkWh |
| May 2023 | 4.01 MkWh | 84.64 MkWh | 1862 MkWh |
| Jun 2023 | 5.5 MkWh | 116.15 MkWh | 2555 MkWh |
| Jul 2023 | 8.55 MkWh | 180.42 MkWh | 3969 MkWh |
| Aug 2023 | 7.06 MkWh | 149.02 MkWh | 3278 MkWh |
| Sep 2023 | 5.58 MkWh | 117.84 MkWh | 2592 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 4.05 MkWh | 85.4 MkWh | 1879 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 4.21 MkWh | 88.78 MkWh | 1953 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 4.93 MkWh | 104.01 MkWh | 2288 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 5.51 MkWh | 116.37 MkWh | 2560 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 08731 is connected to Forked River, NJ in Ocean County. This New Jersey region currently has an approximate population of 19,968 residents and an estimated 7,618 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
