How are homes heated in Fieldsboro Borough, NJ?

Name: Heating fuel in Fieldsboro Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fieldsboro Borough, used by 85.0% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.5% heat with electricity.

5.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 85.0% (±8.2 points)
Electricity: 9.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.0%

Heating fuel in Fieldsboro Borough

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Fieldsboro Borough	Burlington County	New Jersey	United States
Utility gas	85.0% (±8.2 points)	70.1%	73.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.0% (±5.4 points)	6.6%	6.4%	3.9%
Electricity	9.5% (±6.8 points)	19.3%	16.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±18.4 points)	2.2%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±18.4 points)	0.4%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±18.4 points)	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±18.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±1.2 points)	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±18.4 points)	0.5%	0.8%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Fieldsboro Borough, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Burlington County (6.6%).

It is not measurably different from New Jersey (6.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Fieldsboro Borough, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Burlington County (19.3%).

It is not measurably different from New Jersey (16.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Fieldsboro Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fieldsboro Borough
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Fieldsboro Borough	—	9.5% (±6.8 points)	—
Bordentown	1.7 mi	18.2% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Bordentown Township	1.9 mi	12.8% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Roebling	2.7 mi	13.5% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mansfield Township (Burlington County)	3.5 mi	9.9% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Chesterfield Township	3.9 mi	4.3% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Florence Township	4.0 mi	14.3% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Tullytown	4.1 mi	42.6% (±8.8 points)	Higher
Florence	4.1 mi	20.3% (±5.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tullytown, PA (42.6%), Florence, NJ (20.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Burlington County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
22	Florence Township	6.3% (±4.0 points)
23 (tie)	Eastampton Township	6.1% (±4.0 points)
23 (tie)	Riverside Township	6.1% (±2.1 points)
25	Mount Holly Township	5.2% (±2.3 points)
26	Bordentown	5.1% (±2.9 points)
27 (tie)	Delanco Township	5.0% (±3.0 points)
27 (tie)	Fieldsboro Borough	5.0% (±5.4 points)
29	Burlington	4.4% (±2.0 points)
30	Delran Township	4.3% (±1.8 points)
31	Lumberton Township	3.9% (±1.6 points)
32	Maple Shade Township	3.7% (±1.3 points)
33	Edgewater Park Township	3.2% (±2.1 points)
34	Cinnaminson Township	3.1% (±1.2 points)

Showing 13 of 40 places in Burlington County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Fieldsboro Borough

What is the most common way to heat a home in Fieldsboro Borough?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fieldsboro Borough, used by 85.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Fieldsboro Borough heat with oil?

5.0% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Fieldsboro Borough use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Fieldsboro Borough have electric heat?

9.5% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Fieldsboro Borough heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fieldsboro borough, Burlington County, New Jersey

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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