Utility Providers in James City, North Carolina

James City is served by 28 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Craven County.

Craven County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in James City vs. US average

Electricity
15.0¢/kWh
↓ 9% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% above NC state average (14.1¢)
Natural gas
$16.42/Mcf
↑ 13% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across James City-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 James City

Electricity$200-$249 (14.2¢–15.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$28/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 James City heats its homes

15%
72%
13%

15% natural gas · 72% electricity · 13% other fuels

Electric rates in James City

Residential rates range from 14.2¢ to 15.7¢ per kWh.

James City
14.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Carteret-Craven El Member Corp, City of New Bern - (NC), Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp, Tideland Electric Member Corp.

This is 9% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in James City

James City has strong broadband coverage.

Metronet Holdings
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
NCREN
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Brightspeed
2,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable

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

Electric 5 providers

Carteret-Craven El Member Corp
City of New Bern - (NC)
Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp
Tideland Electric Member Corp

Water 12 providers

COVE CITY, TOWN OF
CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
FAIRFIELD HARBOUR
FIRST CRAVEN SANITARY DISTRICT
HAVELOCK WATER SYSTEM
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT
NEW BERN, CITY OF
SANDERSON`S MHP
TOWN OF RIVER BEND
VANCEBORO WATER SYSTEM

Sewer 2 providers

Internet 9 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
Fiber / DSL up to 2,000 Mbps
Metronet Holdings
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
NCREN
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in James City, NC

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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.