2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in New Jersey — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

726 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 07001 (Avenel, NJ) — 23.1 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 23.1 c/kWh
Median value 23.1 c/kWh
State New Jersey

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 07001 Avenel NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
2 07002 Bayonne NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
3 07003 Bloomfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 64/100
4 07004 Fairfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 59/100
5 07005 Boonton NJ 23.1 c/kWh 59/100
6 07006 Caldwell NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
7 07007 Caldwell NJ 23.1 c/kWh 63/100
8 07008 Carteret NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
9 07009 Cedar Grove NJ 23.1 c/kWh 66/100
10 07010 Cliffside Park NJ 23.1 c/kWh 63/100
11 07011 Clifton NJ 23.1 c/kWh 72/100
12 07012 Clifton NJ 23.1 c/kWh 77/100
13 07013 Clifton NJ 23.1 c/kWh 72/100
14 07014 Clifton NJ 23.1 c/kWh 77/100
15 07015 Clifton NJ 23.1 c/kWh 82/100
16 07016 Cranford NJ 23.1 c/kWh 41/100
17 07017 East Orange NJ 23.1 c/kWh 59/100
18 07018 East Orange NJ 23.1 c/kWh 64/100
19 07019 East Orange NJ 23.1 c/kWh 65/100
20 07020 Edgewater NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
21 07021 Essex Fells NJ 23.1 c/kWh 68/100
22 07022 Fairview NJ 23.1 c/kWh 55/100
23 07023 Fanwood NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
24 07024 Fort Lee NJ 23.1 c/kWh 55/100
25 07026 Garfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 66/100
26 07027 Garwood NJ 23.1 c/kWh 40/100
27 07028 Glen Ridge NJ 23.1 c/kWh 55/100
28 07029 Harrison NJ 23.1 c/kWh 74/100
29 07030 Hoboken NJ 23.1 c/kWh 61/100
30 07031 North Arlington NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
31 07032 Kearny NJ 23.1 c/kWh 64/100
32 07033 Kenilworth NJ 23.1 c/kWh 40/100
33 07034 Lake Hiawatha NJ 23.1 c/kWh 35/100
34 07035 Lincoln Park NJ 23.1 c/kWh 36/100
35 07036 Linden NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
36 07039 Livingston NJ 23.1 c/kWh 54/100
37 07040 Maplewood NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
38 07041 Millburn NJ 23.1 c/kWh 42/100
39 07042 Montclair NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
40 07043 Montclair NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
41 07044 Verona NJ 23.1 c/kWh 60/100
42 07045 Montville NJ 23.1 c/kWh 56/100
43 07046 Mountain Lakes NJ 23.1 c/kWh 53/100
44 07047 North Bergen NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
45 07050 Orange NJ 23.1 c/kWh 67/100
46 07051 Orange NJ 23.1 c/kWh 82/100
47 07052 West Orange NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
48 07054 Parsippany NJ 23.1 c/kWh 56/100
49 07055 Passaic NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
50 07057 Wallington NJ 23.1 c/kWh 55/100
51 07058 Pine Brook NJ 23.1 c/kWh 40/100
52 07059 Warren NJ 23.1 c/kWh 40/100
53 07060 Plainfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
54 07061 Plainfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
55 07062 Plainfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
56 07063 Plainfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
57 07064 Port Reading NJ 23.1 c/kWh 55/100
58 07065 Rahway NJ 23.1 c/kWh 63/100
59 07066 Clark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
60 07067 Colonia NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
61 07068 Roseland NJ 23.1 c/kWh 76/100
62 07069 Watchung NJ 23.1 c/kWh 55/100
63 07070 Rutherford NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
64 07071 Lyndhurst NJ 23.1 c/kWh 68/100
65 07072 Carlstadt NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
66 07073 East Rutherford NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
67 07074 Moonachie NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
68 07075 Wood Ridge NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
69 07076 Scotch Plains NJ 23.1 c/kWh 35/100
70 07077 Sewaren NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
71 07078 Short Hills NJ 23.1 c/kWh 73/100
72 07079 South Orange NJ 23.1 c/kWh 71/100
73 07080 South Plainfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
74 07081 Springfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
75 07082 Towaco NJ 23.1 c/kWh 53/100
76 07083 Union NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
77 07086 Weehawken NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
78 07087 Union City NJ 23.1 c/kWh 55/100
79 07088 Vauxhall NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
80 07090 Westfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 40/100
81 07091 Westfield NJ 23.1 c/kWh 40/100
82 07092 Mountainside NJ 23.1 c/kWh 55/100
83 07093 Monitor NJ 23.1 c/kWh 55/100
84 07094 Secaucus NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
85 07095 Woodbridge NJ 23.1 c/kWh 45/100
86 07096 Secaucus NJ 23.1 c/kWh 53/100
87 07097 Jersey City NJ 23.1 c/kWh 53/100
88 07099 Kearny NJ 23.1 c/kWh 78/100
89 07101 Newark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 82/100
90 07102 Newark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 82/100
91 07103 Newark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 82/100
92 07104 Newark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 77/100
93 07105 Newark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 72/100
94 07106 Newark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 77/100
95 07107 Newark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 82/100
96 07108 Newark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 82/100
97 07109 Belleville NJ 23.1 c/kWh 59/100
98 07110 Nutley NJ 23.1 c/kWh 59/100
99 07111 Irvington NJ 23.1 c/kWh 50/100
100 07112 Newark NJ 23.1 c/kWh 82/100

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: 2026-06-04.

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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