Residential electricity prices in 08731 in April 2025 averaged approximately 20.16 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 16% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 08731 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 08731 increased approximately 10%, from 18.06 ¢/kWh to 19.88 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 08731 in April 2025 averaged 13.50 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 16% less than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Forked River natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 08731 (Forked River, NJ) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Forked River (New Jersey) increased approximately 7%, from 12.17 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 13.07 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 08731 (Forked River, NJ) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Forked River values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Forked River solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Forked River levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 08731 is associated with the city of Forked River, NJ in Ocean County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 08731, or for other information related to utilities in New Jersey, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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