Residential electricity prices in 08871 in August 2025 averaged approximately 24.96 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 42% more than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 08871 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in 08871 increased approximately 22%, from 20.70 ¢/kWh to 25.32 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 08871 in July 2025 averaged 18.15 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 28% less than the national average rate of 25.27 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Sayreville natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 08871 (Sayreville, NJ) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Sayreville (New Jersey) increased approximately 6%, from 15.10 $/Mcf (June 2024) to 15.99 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 08871 (Sayreville, NJ) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Sayreville 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 Sayreville solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Sayreville 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 08871 is associated with the city of Sayreville, NJ in Middlesex County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 08871, or for other information related to utilities in New Jersey, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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