Electricity rates in Rumson, NJ
Rumson (6,926 people, Monmouth County) is served by Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.. Homes on Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. pay about 19.28¢/kWh, 19% less than the New Jersey average.
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Electric companies serving Rumson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.28¢ | $152 | 956K | 391 |
Power outages in Monmouth County right now
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Outage history in Monmouth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 305 | 250 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 23,521 (6.8%) | 32,384 (9.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (305 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sea Bright 19.3¢
- Fair Haven 19.3¢
- Highlands 19.3¢
- Navesink 19.3¢
- Monmouth Beach 19.3¢
- Atlantic Highlands 19.3¢
- Little Silver 19.3¢
- Oceanport 19.3¢
- Red Bank 19.3¢
- Shrewsbury 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 07760
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rumson?
Most homes in Rumson get power from Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.28¢/kWh including all charges. The New Jersey average is 23.78¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Rumson?
About $152 a month, based on 788 kWh a month (the average for Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. customers) at 19.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Rumson, NJ?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. serves Rumson.
How often does the power go out in Rumson?
In 2025, customers in Monmouth County averaged 4 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 32,384 customers (9.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.