Utility Providers in Middlesex, New Jersey

Middlesex is served by 29 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Middlesex County.

Middlesex County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Middlesex vs. US average

Electricity
18.8¢/kWh
↑ 14% above US average (16.5¢)
↓ 3% 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 Middlesex-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 Middlesex

Electricity$150-$199 (18.8¢–18.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$43/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 Middlesex heats its homes

84%
13%
3%

84% natural gas · 13% electricity · 3% other fuels

Electric rates in Middlesex

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

Middlesex
18.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 14% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Middlesex

Middlesex has strong broadband coverage.

Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
8,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Verizon
2,048 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Xfinity
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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 17 providers

EAST BRUNSWICK WATER UTILITY
EDISON WATER CO
HELMETTA WATER DEPT
HIGHLAND PARK W DEPT
MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
MILLTOWN W DEPT
MONROE TWP UTILITY DEPARTMENT
NEW BRUNSWICK W DEPT
NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
NORTH BRUNSWICK W DEPT
PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT
SAYREVILLE W DEPT
SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP W DI
SOUTH RIVER W DEPT
SPOTSWOOD W DEPT

Sewer 1 provider

Middlesex County UA - CS/STP

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Monmouth Telephone & Telegraph
Fiber up to 50 Mbps
Optimum
Fiber / Cable up to 8,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TPx Communications
DSL up to 50 Mbps
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 2,048 Mbps
Xfinity
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Middlesex, 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.