Utility Providers in Hillsborough, New Jersey

Hillsborough is served by 18 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Somerset County.

Somerset County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Hillsborough vs. US average

Electricity
16.4¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 15% below NJ state average (19.3¢)
Natural gas
$13.21/Mcf
↓ 9% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Hillsborough-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Hillsborough

Electricity$200-$249 (14.0¢–18.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$60/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Hillsborough heats its homes

77%
16%
8%

77% natural gas · 16% electricity · 8% other fuels

Electric rates in Hillsborough

Residential rates range from 14.0¢ to 18.8¢ per kWh.

Hillsborough
16.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Jersey Central Power & Lt Co, Public Service Elec & Gas Co.

Note: New Jersey has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Hillsborough

Hillsborough has strong broadband coverage.

Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
8,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Verizon
2,048 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
2,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Jersey Central Power & Lt Co
Public Service Elec & Gas Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Public Service Elec. & Gas Co

Water 6 providers

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
NJ AMERICAN WATER - TWIN LAKES
ROCKY HILL W DEPT
SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP W DI

Sewer 1 provider

Somerset Raritan Valley RSA - CS/STP

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
Fiber / DSL up to 2,000 Mbps
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Optimum
Fiber / Cable up to 8,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 2,048 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Xtel Communications
Cable / DSL

ZIP codes in Hillsborough, NJ

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.