# Allen, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 2 split ZIP codes to check

_Updated October 19, 2026. Data: ERCOT Oct 5, 2026; Power to Choose Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT._

**In short:** Every Allen-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (29,580 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Most Allen addresses can choose a retail provider, but 2 of the ZIP codes below are split, so check your exact address.

## Moving to Allen

Local numbers for setting up a home in Allen, each checked on the official source. More contacts: https://powerhopper.energy/texas-electricity/allen/move-in-information

- **City hall (ask about water service):** City of Allen: City Hall (main line), 214-509-4100.
- **Trash pickup:** Community Waste Disposal (CWD): trash and recycling, 972-392-9300.
- **Natural gas:** Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- **Public schools:** Allen ISD, Plano ISD.
- **Driver license:** Texas DPS Driver License Office: McKinney, 512-424-2600.

## Who delivers electricity in Allen?
Every Allen-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (29,580 active residential meters, October 5, 2026).

## Can every address in Allen choose?
Of the 29,578 Allen-addressed competitive homes we can place by ZIP code, 29,553 (100%) are in the split ZIP codes 75002, 75013; on those streets, a neighbor may be on a different utility. The ZIP table below marks each one.

## What is different about Allen?
- Census estimates put Allen at 113,447 residents on July 1, 2025, up 8.4% from a 2020 estimates base of 104,655. (Source: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/cities/totals/sub-est2025_48.csv)
- ERCOT lists 29,580 competitive residential meters with an Allen mailing address against 37,243 Census households in the city, a ratio of 0.79. Some of the gap is homes using neighboring postal cities; the rest fits co-op or city-utility service. (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203, https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/)
- Allen-addressed business meters number 2,967 in ERCOT's Oct. 5 extract, one for every 10.0 homes. (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203)
- 53% of Allen-addressed competitive homes (15,711 of 29,578) are in ZIP 75002, where competitive meters run 0.72 per Census household. (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203, https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/)
- Among the 30 cities and towns that touch Collin County, Allen ranks 6 by competitive homes on its postal city in ERCOT's data, behind Dallas (535,270). (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203)
- Renters make up 36.4% of households in 75013, the highest share among Allen's main ZIP codes (ACS 2020-2024), so many Allen addresses change hands, and electricity accounts, every year. (Source: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/)

## By the numbers
- Population (July 1, 2025 estimate): 113,447
- Population (2020 estimates base): 104,655
- Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024): 37,243
- Active residential meters with an Allen address: 29,580
- Active business meters with an Allen address: 2,967
- Residential meters per Census household: 0.79
- Delivery utilities (homes): Oncor 29,580
- Counties: Collin
- ZIP codes touching Allen: 3
- Split ZIP codes (flagged below): 2

## Plan prices (median ¢/kWh at 500 / 1,000 / 2,000 kWh)
- Oncor: 14.1 / 13.4 / 13.2; delivery 6.8673¢/kWh + $4.06/mo

## ZIP codes
**Not every address in these ZIP codes has retail choice; check your exact address.**

| ZIP | Postal cities | Land in city | Competitive homes | Households | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75006 | Carrollton 100% | 0% | 18,706 | 18,774 | 1.0 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Allen city limits. |
| 75002 | Allen 93%, Parker 5%, Lucas 3% | 30% | 16,966 | 23,656 | 0.72 | Split. Most homes, not all.  |
| 75013 | Allen 100% | 100% | 13,842 | 18,064 | 0.77 | Split. Most homes, not all.  |

## Business electricity in Allen
2,967 active business meters. Power Hopper compares offers from retail electric providers and direct suppliers; for high-consumption businesses we can run a competitive bid. No savings or bidder count is promised. Businesses in Texas retail-choice areas can request a rate review online.

## Questions
**Can I choose my electricity provider in Allen?** Yes, if Oncor delivers to your address. ERCOT lists 29,580 Allen-addressed homes on the competitive market (October 5, 2026), about 0.79 per Census household. 2 of the ZIP codes touching Allen are split (75002, 75013), so check your exact address.
**What is the biggest Allen ZIP code for electricity customers?** 75002. ERCOT lists 16,966 competitive residential meters there, 15,711 with an Allen address, against about 23,656 Census households in the ZIP (ratio 0.72).
**How many Allen households have a $250 electric bill?** It varies by ZIP code. In the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024), 39.1% of households in 75002 reported paying $250 or more a month for electricity, the highest share among Allen's main ZIP codes, against 31.3% in 75013. Home size, age and heating type drive much of that, so compare plans at your own usage.
**Who do I call in Allen when the power goes out?** Oncor, which delivers to all 29,580 Allen-addressed homes in ERCOT's competitive data, not your retail provider. oncor.com/outages.

## Sources
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203): full extract as of Oct 5, 2026; daily files Oct 7-18, 2026: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25003 households, B01003 population): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/
- Census Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/cities/totals/sub-est2025_48.csv
- Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place and ZCTA-to-county relationship files: https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/rel2020/zcta520/
- EIA-861 (2024) utility service territories by county: https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
- PUCT Power to Choose residential offer export, Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT: https://www.powertochoose.org/en-us/Plan/ExportToCsv
- PUCT: Choosing an Electric Plan: https://www.puc.texas.gov/consumer-help/electricity/electric-plan/
- PUCT broker directory (BR260201): https://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/electric/directories/brk/alpha_brk/
- Oncor Electric Delivery: https://www.oncor.com/
- Oncor delivery tariff (effective October 4, 2026): https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/Documents/59249_105_1676040.PDF
- Census Bureau Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/cities/totals/sub-est2025_48.csv
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25003: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25003: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25003 (via Power Hopper's Oct 18, 2026 ZIP study): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/

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