2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in New Jersey — 2026

Last updated: October 18, 2026

726 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 07001 (Avenel, NJ) - 25.2 c/kWh
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Out of 726 ZIP codes with data in New Jersey, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All New Jersey Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 726
Highest value 25.2 c/kWh
Median value 25.2 c/kWh
State New Jersey

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 07001 Avenel NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
2 07002 Bayonne NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
3 07003 Bloomfield NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
4 07004 Fairfield NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
5 07005 Boonton NJ 25.2 c/kWh 33/100
6 07006 Caldwell NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
7 07008 Carteret NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
8 07009 Cedar Grove NJ 25.2 c/kWh 61/100
9 07010 Cliffside Park NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
10 07011 Clifton NJ 25.2 c/kWh 65/100
11 07012 Clifton NJ 25.2 c/kWh 65/100
12 07013 Clifton NJ 25.2 c/kWh 65/100
13 07014 Clifton NJ 25.2 c/kWh 65/100
14 07016 Cranford NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
15 07017 East Orange NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
16 07018 East Orange NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
17 07020 Edgewater NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
18 07021 Essex Fells NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
19 07022 Fairview NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
20 07023 Fanwood NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
21 07024 Fort Lee NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
22 07026 Garfield NJ 25.2 c/kWh 65/100
23 07027 Garwood NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
24 07028 Glen Ridge NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
25 07029 Harrison NJ 25.2 c/kWh 62/100
26 07030 Hoboken NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
27 07031 North Arlington NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
28 07032 Kearny NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
29 07033 Kenilworth NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
30 07034 Lake Hiawatha NJ 25.2 c/kWh 48/100
31 07035 Lincoln Park NJ 25.2 c/kWh 40/100
32 07036 Linden NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
33 07039 Livingston NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
34 07040 Maplewood NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
35 07041 Millburn NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
36 07042 Montclair NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
37 07043 Montclair NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
38 07044 Verona NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
39 07045 Montville NJ 25.2 c/kWh 49/100
40 07046 Mountain Lakes NJ 25.2 c/kWh 47/100
41 07047 North Bergen NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
42 07050 Orange NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
43 07052 West Orange NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
44 07054 Parsippany NJ 25.2 c/kWh 49/100
45 07055 Passaic NJ 25.2 c/kWh 65/100
46 07057 Wallington NJ 25.2 c/kWh 62/100
47 07058 Pine Brook NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
48 07059 Warren NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
49 07060 Plainfield NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
50 07062 Plainfield NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
51 07063 Plainfield NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
52 07064 Port Reading NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
53 07065 Rahway NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
54 07066 Clark NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
55 07067 Colonia NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
56 07068 Roseland NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
57 07069 Watchung NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
58 07070 Rutherford NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
59 07071 Lyndhurst NJ 25.2 c/kWh 65/100
60 07072 Carlstadt NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
61 07073 East Rutherford NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
62 07074 Moonachie NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
63 07075 Wood Ridge NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
64 07076 Scotch Plains NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
65 07077 Sewaren NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
66 07078 Short Hills NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
67 07079 South Orange NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
68 07080 South Plainfield NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
69 07081 Springfield NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
70 07082 Towaco NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
71 07083 Union NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
72 07086 Weehawken NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
73 07087 Union City NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
74 07088 Vauxhall NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
75 07090 Westfield NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
76 07092 Mountainside NJ 25.2 c/kWh 67/100
77 07093 Monitor NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
78 07094 Secaucus NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
79 07095 Woodbridge NJ 25.2 c/kWh 66/100
80 07102 Newark NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
81 07103 Newark NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
82 07104 Newark NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
83 07105 Newark NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
84 07106 Newark NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
85 07107 Newark NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
86 07108 Newark NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
87 07109 Belleville NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
88 07110 Nutley NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
89 07111 Irvington NJ 25.2 c/kWh —
90 07112 Newark NJ 25.2 c/kWh —

Methodology

Energy cost rankings use EIA residential electricity rate data by utility service area, mapped to ZIP codes. Rates are in cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh). The national average is approximately 16-17 c/kWh. High energy costs combined with older housing stock indicate significant homeowner burden.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-10-18.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are energy costs included in home safety?

Energy burden is a key factor in home affordability and livability. ZIP codes with high electricity rates and older housing stock face compounding costs: higher bills, more expensive repairs, and greater risk of deferred maintenance that leads to safety hazards.

How can homeowners reduce energy costs?

Federal and state rebates are available for insulation, heat pumps, weatherization, and solar panels. The Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $14,000 in home energy rebates. Check energystar.gov/rebates for eligibility.

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