Detailed electricity rate data on ZIP Code 08861 in Middlesex County in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 08861, which is primarily associated with Perth Amboy, NJ. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 08861 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 Middlesex County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 08861 (Perth Amboy, NJ) compare to rates in New Jersey and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 08861 of 14.88¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of New Jersey overall.
ZIP Code 08861 vs. New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate of 23.39¢/kWh is approximately 57% higher than the 14.88¢/kWh 08861 average rate.
ZIP Code 08861 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 21% higher than the average residential rate in 08861.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 08861, New Jersey, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08861 | 14.88¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 4.74¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 23.39¢/kWh | 17.31¢/kWh | 13.93¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 08861. See how this Middlesex County region compares to other regions in New Jersey.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 08861 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in New Jersey.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 08861 | Average NJ ZIP | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 8.05 MkWh | 82.73 MkWh | 1820 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 8.23 MkWh | 84.64 MkWh | 1862 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 10.36 MkWh | 106.52 MkWh | 2343 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 12.08 MkWh | 124.18 MkWh | 2732 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 9.91 MkWh | 101.87 MkWh | 2241 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 8.93 MkWh | 91.83 MkWh | 2020 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 7.92 MkWh | 81.45 MkWh | 1792 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 8.41 MkWh | 86.45 MkWh | 1902 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 13.92 MkWh | 143.12 MkWh | 3149 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 18.86 MkWh | 193.89 MkWh | 4266 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 13.92 MkWh | 143.13 MkWh | 3149 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 10.39 MkWh | 106.89 MkWh | 2351 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 08861 is connected to Perth Amboy, NJ in Middlesex County. This New Jersey region currently has an approximate population of 53,538 residents and an estimated 16,684 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 08861 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
