How are homes heated in Princeton Junction, NJ?

Name: Heating fuel in Princeton Junction, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Princeton Junction, used by 65.5% (±13.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.2% heat with electricity.

14.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 65.5% (±13.4 points)
Electricity: 16.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 14.0%

Heating fuel in Princeton Junction

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Princeton Junction	Mercer County	New Jersey	United States
Utility gas	65.5% (±13.4 points)	71.3%	73.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	14.0% (±11.5 points)	6.1%	6.4%	3.9%
Electricity	16.2% (±9.9 points)	19.5%	16.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±5.5 points)	1.7%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	1.3% (±2.3 points)	0.1%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.5 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.5 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.0% (±4.9 points)	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.5 points)	0.8%	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 Princeton Junction, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mercer County (6.1%).

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

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

In Princeton Junction, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mercer County (19.5%).

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 Princeton Junction

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Princeton Junction
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Princeton Junction	—	16.2% (±9.9 points)	—
Plainsboro Center	1.7 mi	15.6% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Plainsboro Township	2.4 mi	42.0% (±3.7 points)	Higher
Princeton Meadows	3.1 mi	61.2% (±5.6 points)	Higher
Princeton	3.4 mi	21.7% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Kingston	4.0 mi	16.0% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
Monmouth Junction	5.0 mi	11.5% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Heathcote	5.2 mi	12.2% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Cranbury	5.4 mi	18.6% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plainsboro Township, NJ (42.0%), Princeton Meadows, NJ (61.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Princeton Junction	14.0% (±11.5 points)
2	Yardville	9.1% (±8.1 points)
3	Mercerville	4.8% (±2.3 points)
4	Groveville	4.3% (±5.5 points)
5	Lawrenceville	4.0% (±2.9 points)
6	White Horse	2.8% (±1.6 points)
7	Hamilton Square	2.0% (±1.9 points)

Showing 7 of 10 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Princeton Junction is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside West Windsor Township, whose figures include it.

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 Princeton Junction

What is the most common way to heat a home in Princeton Junction?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Princeton Junction, used by 65.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Princeton Junction heat with oil?

14.0% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in Princeton Junction use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Princeton Junction have electric heat?

16.2% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Princeton Junction heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton Junction CDP, 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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