How are homes heated in South Toms River Borough, NJ?

Name: Heating fuel in South Toms River Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Toms River Borough, used by 92.7% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.8% heat with electricity.

1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 92.7% (±4.3 points)
Electricity: 4.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.8%

Heating fuel in South Toms River Borough

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Toms River Borough	Ocean County	New Jersey	United States
Utility gas	92.7% (±4.3 points)	78.3%	73.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.8% (±2.3 points)	3.8%	6.4%	3.9%
Electricity	4.8% (±3.2 points)	15.2%	16.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.6% (±0.9 points)	1.4%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.3%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.2% (±0.4 points)	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.2%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.4%	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 South Toms River Borough, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ocean County (3.8%).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (6.4%).

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

In South Toms River Borough, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Ocean County (15.2%).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (16.2%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near South Toms River Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Toms River Borough
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Toms River Borough	—	4.8% (±3.2 points)	—
Beachwood Borough	0.8 mi	6.4% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Holiday City South	1.9 mi	3.0% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Berkeley Township	2.0 mi	7.4% (±1.7 points)	Not measurably different
Pine Beach Borough	2.0 mi	2.0% (±1.8 points)	Not measurably different
Silver Ridge	2.2 mi	18.6% (±16.8 points)	Not measurably different
Holiday Heights	2.7 mi	1.1% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different
Island Heights Borough	3.4 mi	5.1% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Ocean Gate Borough	3.9 mi	4.2% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
13	Little Egg Harbor Township	2.7% (±1.4 points)
14	Point Pleasant Borough	2.5% (±2.7 points)
15	Lakewood Township	2.3% (±0.7 points)
16	Tuckerton Borough	2.2% (±2.0 points)
17	Island Heights Borough	2.1% (±1.4 points)
18	Brick Township	1.9% (±0.6 points)
19	South Toms River Borough	1.8% (±2.3 points)
20	Long Beach Township	1.6% (±1.6 points)
21	Point Pleasant Beach Borough	1.5% (±2.1 points)
22	Stafford Township	1.4% (±1.1 points)
23	Lacey Township	1.0% (±0.6 points)
24	Bay Head Borough	0.8% (±1.2 points)
25	Seaside Park Borough	0.7% (±1.0 points)

Showing 13 of 33 places in Ocean 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 South Toms River Borough

What is the most common way to heat a home in South Toms River Borough?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Toms River Borough, used by 92.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Toms River Borough heat with oil?

1.8% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in South Toms River Borough use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Toms River Borough have electric heat?

4.8% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in South Toms River Borough heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Toms River borough, Ocean 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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