Electricity data about ZIP Code 08540, which is associated with Princeton, NJ in Mercer County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 08540 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 08540 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 Mercer County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 08540 (Princeton, NJ) compare to rates in New Jersey and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 08540 of 14.88¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of New Jersey overall.
ZIP Code 08540 vs. New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate of 20.67¢/kWh is approximately 39% higher than the 14.88¢/kWh 08540 average rate.
ZIP Code 08540 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 16.63¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 12% higher than the average residential rate in 08540.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 08540, New Jersey, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08540 | 14.88¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 4.74¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 20.67¢/kWh | 15.96¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 08540. See how this Mercer County region compares to other regions in New Jersey.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 08540 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in New Jersey.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 08540 | Average NJ ZIP | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | 22.2 MkWh | 117.79 MkWh | 2591 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 16.09 MkWh | 85.36 MkWh | 1878 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 16.72 MkWh | 88.75 MkWh | 1953 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 19.59 MkWh | 103.98 MkWh | 2287 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 21.94 MkWh | 116.44 MkWh | 2562 MkWh |
| Feb 2024 | 18.42 MkWh | 97.75 MkWh | 2150 MkWh |
| Mar 2024 | 15.64 MkWh | 83 MkWh | 1826 MkWh |
| Apr 2024 | 15.77 MkWh | 83.66 MkWh | 1840 MkWh |
| May 2024 | 18.37 MkWh | 97.48 MkWh | 2145 MkWh |
| Jun 2024 | 28.68 MkWh | 152.21 MkWh | 3349 MkWh |
| Jul 2024 | 36.67 MkWh | 194.61 MkWh | 4281 MkWh |
| Aug 2024 | 30.73 MkWh | 163.05 MkWh | 3587 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 08540 is connected to Princeton, NJ in Mercer County. This New Jersey region currently has an approximate population of 48,672 residents and an estimated 17,485 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 08540 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
