Primary sources for Newark, NJ
- Census Bureau profile of Newark, NJ, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Newark, NJ, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Newark, NJ, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Newark, NJ
Electricity rates in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ ranks 4 of 31 New Jersey cities for the lowest median household income ($48,416). Newark, New Jersey has 307,188 residents in 113,748 households; 19.9% heat with electricity.
Households in Newark, NJ can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Newark on the map
Essex County, with Newark marked
Who supplies Newark
Essex County lists 2 utilities for Newark, NJ, a city of 307,188: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Essex County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Newark
Newark, NJ: 113,748 households at $1,064 a year per home for electricity (Essex County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $121.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,764 a year per household.
| Group in Newark, NJ | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Newark, NJ median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ, all households | 113,748 | $1,064 | $121.0 million | 2.20% |
| Newark, NJ, homeowners | 27,434 | $1,517 | $41.6 million | 3.13% |
| Newark, NJ, renters | 86,314 | $698 | $60.2 million | 1.44% |
Facts about Newark
- Residents of Newark, NJ, ACS 2023
- 307,1881 of 31 New Jersey cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Newark, NJ
- $48,41628 of 31 of those cities
- Households in Newark, NJ
- 113,7482.70 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Newark, NJ
- 24.1%27,434 owners and 86,314 renter households
- Housing units in Newark, NJ
- 121,6047,856 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Newark, NJ
- 19.9%22,655 of 113,748 homes
- Land area of Newark, NJ
- 24.1 sq mi12,723.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Newark, NJ
- 3.2%at 662 kWh a month over the $48,416 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Newark, NJ
- 376NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 122.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Newark, NJ
- 196680,352 of 121,604 homes (66.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Newark, NJ
- $337,800$1,330 gross rent a month, 4.72% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Newark
Compare Newark with nearby cities
| City near Newark, NJ | Distance from Newark | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ (this page) | 0 mi | 307,188 | $48,416 | 1966 | $337,800 | 376 | 6.1% |
| Kearny, NJ | 3.2 mi northeast | 40,570 (-266,618) | $83,212 (+$34,796) | 1952 (-14 yr) | $431,700 (+$93,900) | 365 (-11) | 5.3% (-0.8 pts) |
| East Orange, NJ | 3.5 mi northwest | 69,183 (-238,005) | $59,872 (+$11,456) | 1957 (-9 yr) | $315,500 (-$22,300) | 409 (+33) | 8.1% (+2.0 pts) |
| Elizabeth, NJ | 4.1 mi south | 135,887 (-171,301) | $63,874 (+$15,458) | 1955 (-11 yr) | $393,500 (+$55,700) | 372 (-4) | 5.7% (-0.4 pts) |
| Bayonne, NJ | 5.4 mi southeast | 70,468 (-236,720) | $81,285 (+$32,869) | 1955 (-11 yr) | $446,100 (+$108,300) | 318 (-58) | 13.3% (+7.2 pts) |
| Jersey City, NJ | 5.7 mi east | 289,691 (-17,497) | $94,813 (+$46,397) | 1970 (+4 yr) | $534,500 (+$196,700) | 319 (-57) | 21.6% (+15.5 pts) |
Who lives in Newark: income, cars, homes
In Newark, NJ, 43,058 of 113,748 households earn under $35,000, 34,898 $35,000-$75,000, 26,293 $75,000-$150,000 and 9,499 $150,000 or more. In Newark, NJ, 40,471 households own no vehicle and 25,042 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 72,937 residents of Newark, NJ live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.8. Of 126,689 workers in Newark, NJ, 7,740 work from home, 63,860 drive alone, 23,586 ride transit and 6,234 walk. In Newark, NJ, 47,533 of 81,718 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 37,813 households moved in since 2018 and 17,115 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Newark, NJ homes: 45,514 have 3+ bedrooms, 36,635 none or one, median 4.4 rooms.
Household income in Newark, NJ
| Newark, NJ | Value | Rank in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ, households under $35,000 | 37.9% | 4 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, households $150,000 or more | 8.4% | 29 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, residents below poverty | 24.7% | 6 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, median age | 34.8 | 22 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 37.4% | 21 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, households without a vehicle | 35.6% | 5 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, households with 2+ vehicles | 22.0% | 26 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, workers at home | 6.1% | 24 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, cost-burdened renters | 58.2% | 9 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, moved in since 2018 | 33.2% | 14 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, moved in before 2000 | 15.0% | 22 of 31 |
Outage risk around Newark
Newark, NJ, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 374 wind and 2 tornado, 122.4 per 100,000 residents of 307,188. Top gust near Newark, NJ: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Newark, NJ: $1.8M.
Reports within 15 miles of Newark, NJ
wind and tornado reports, Newark, NJ
- 3'15
- 34'16
- 9'17
- 41'18
- 63'19
- 53'20
- 42'21
- 23'22
- 24'23
- 30'24
- 54'25
| Newark, NJ | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ, 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Newark, NJ, 2016 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Newark, NJ, 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Newark, NJ, 2018 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Newark, NJ, 2019 | 62 | 1 | 63 |
| Newark, NJ, 2020 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| Newark, NJ, 2021 | 41 | 1 | 42 |
| Newark, NJ, 2022 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Newark, NJ, 2023 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Newark, NJ, 2024 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Newark, NJ, 2025 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
Housing and heating in Newark
Newark, NJ: 80,352 of 121,604 homes were built before 1980 and 21,874 in 2000 or later. Newark, NJ has 14,041 detached houses, 43,322 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 303 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Newark, NJ
% of homes by decade built, Newark, NJ
- 24pre-40
- 940s
- 1050s
- 1360s
- 1170s
- 780s
- 990s
- 1200s
- 610s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Newark, NJ
| Newark, NJ | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ, median year built | 1966 | 1958 | +8 years | 12 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, built before 1980 | 66.1% | 74.9% | -8.9 points | 22 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, built 2000 or later | 18.0% | 12.7% | +5.2 points | 9 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, detached houses | 11.5% | 32.8% | -21.2 points | 26 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 35.6% | 31.0% | +4.6 points | 12 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, mobile homes | 0.2% | 0.2% | +0.0 points | 15 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, renter households | 75.9% | 55.5% | +20.4 points | 5 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, median home value | $337,800 | $494,400 | -$156,600 | 23 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, median gross rent a month | $1,330 | $1,459 | -$129 | 27 of 31 |
| Newark, NJ, people per household | 2.59 | 2.62 | -0.03 | 20 of 31 |
Analyst note on Newark
Newark, NJ counts 307,188 residents in 113,748 households, on 24.1 square miles. Household income in Newark, NJ is $48,416; 27,434 of its 113,748 households own. 22,655 of the 113,748 occupied homes in Newark, NJ heat with electricity.
Newark, NJ has 121,604 housing units, 7,856 of them vacant or seasonal. Newark, NJ ranks 4 of 31 New Jersey cities for households earning under $35,000 (37.9%). Newark, NJ ranks 5 of 31 New Jersey cities for the lowest median rent ($1,330 a month).
Newark, NJ ranks 5 of 31 New Jersey cities for the share of renter households (76%).
ZIP codes in Newark
| ZIP area touching Newark, NJ | Share of the ZIP's land inside Newark | Share of Newark's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 07114 (Newark, NJ) | 100.0% | 32.7% |
| 07105 (Newark, NJ) | 100.0% | 19.2% |
| 07104 (Newark, NJ) | 100.0% | 10.5% |
| 07103 (Newark, NJ) | 100.0% | 8.9% |
| 07107 (Newark, NJ) | 99.6% | 6.8% |
| 07106 (Newark, NJ) | 100.0% | 5.9% |
| 07108 (Newark, NJ) | 100.0% | 5.7% |
| 07112 (Newark, NJ) | 100.0% | 5.6% |
| 07102 (Newark, NJ) | 100.0% | 4.7% |
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Questions on Newark
Newark: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Newark, NJ: New Jersey households pick a supplier and plan, and Essex County lists 2 utilities.
Newark: how does it rank among New Jersey cities?
Newark, NJ: rank 1 of 31 by its 307,188 residents, rank 28 of 31 by $48,416 median income.
Newark: how many homes heat with electricity?
Newark, NJ: 22,655 of 113,748 occupied homes, 19.9%; Essex County 16.8%.
Newark: how much income goes to electricity?
At 662 kWh a month, 3.2% of the $48,416 median income in Newark, NJ.
Newark: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New Jersey yes; municipal and co-op areas around Newark, NJ may be closed.
Newark: damaging storms reported nearby?
376 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Newark, NJ, 2015 to 2025, 122.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Newark?
Newark, NJ: median home built 1966; 80,352 of 121,604 homes (66.1%) predate 1980, 14,041 are detached and 43,322 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Newark, NJ earn under $35,000?
43,058 of 113,748, against 9,499 at $150,000 or more.
How many Newark, NJ households have no car?
40,471 households; 25,042 have two or more.
How many residents of Newark, NJ live below the poverty line?
72,937 residents.