Utility Providers in Newark, Delaware

Newark is served by 41 utility providers across 4 categories covering 3 ZIP codes in New Castle County.

New Castle County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Newark vs. US average

Electricity
16.2¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$14.78/Mcf
≈ About US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Newark-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 Newark

Electricity$150-$199 (15.7¢–16.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Newark heats its homes

53%
31%
15%

53% natural gas · 31% electricity · 15% other fuels

Electric rates in Newark

Residential rates range from 15.7¢ to 16.7¢ per kWh.

Newark
16.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include City of Newark - (DE), Delmarva Power, Town of Middletown - (DE).

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

Internet providers in Newark

Newark has strong broadband coverage.

NetCarrier Telecom Inc
100,000 Mbps
Fiber
Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
2,048 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Breezeline
1,000 Mbps
Cable

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

Electric 3 providers

City of Newark - (DE)
Town of Middletown - (DE)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 31 providers

ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
ASCOT LANDING SUBDIVISION
BAYVIEW IMPROVEMENT COMPANY (AWC)
DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC)
DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
DRAWYERS CREEK PUMP DISTRICT
EAST NCC DISTRICT
FREDERICK LODGE PUMP DISTRICT
GLASGOW PINES II
MERIDIAN CROSSING APARTMENTS
MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
MT PLEASANT MHP, LLC
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION
NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
NORTH WEST PUMP DISTRICT
PONDS OF ODESSA (AWC)
SOUTH EAST PUMP DISTRICT
ST ANDREWS APARTMENT NEW ADDITION
ST ANDREWS APARTMENTS
ST ANDREWS SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
SUMMIT POND PUMP DISTRICT
VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC
WILLOW GROVE MILL
WILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Breezeline
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
NetCarrier Telecom Inc
Fiber up to 100,000 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

ZIP codes in Newark, DE

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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.