Arlington, Texas electricity: Oncor wires and 153,249 competitive homes
Most questions about electricity in Arlington come down to two things: whose wires reach your street, and what plans on Oncor's system cost this month.
Last updated . Written by Power Hopper. Reviewed by Brent Ward, founder, on 2026-10-19. Data as of October 5, 2026 (meters) and October 19, 2026 (plan prices).
In short: Every Arlington-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (153,249 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Addresses on Oncor's wires can choose a retail provider, and in Arlington that is nearly everyone our data can see.
Who delivers electricity in Arlington?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Arlington choose an electricity provider?
None of the ZIP codes holding Arlington's 153,206 competitive homes is flagged split in our data, so most streets can shop; the table below still shows each ZIP's ratio.
EIA’s 2024 data lists 3 other utilities (co-ops, city-owned or outside ERCOT) in the county around Arlington; they are named on Tarrant County. Their customers can’t choose unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Arlington
Local numbers for setting up a home in Arlington, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Arlington helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 817-275-5931.
- Trash pickup: Republic Services: trash and recycling, 817-317-2000.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Arlington ISD, Mansfield ISD, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Fort Worth Mega Center, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Arlington
Typical weather near Arlington, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Arlington Municipal Airport, about 3 miles from the city center (station elevation 630 ft). These are normals for that station, not readings at your address. August is the warmest month on average, with a normal daily high of 96°F; January has the coolest average low, 37°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June to August. No month averages a daily low at or below freezing.
For electricity, the normals point to two seasons that can lift a household's usage: cooling-degree days (a measure of how far each day's mean temperature sits above 65°F) peak in July at 634 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 553. How much that matters to a bill depends on the home, its insulation, its heating fuel and the household, so use your own usage history, not a regional average, when you compare plans.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precipitation (in) | Cooling degree-days | Heating degree-days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 37 | 2.3 | 3 | 553 |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 2.6 | 10 | 399 |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | 41 | 233 |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 3.1 | 108 | 79 |
| May | 84 | 64 | 4.3 | 288 | 9 |
| Jun | 92 | 72 | 3.5 | 507 | 0 |
| Jul | 96 | 75 | 1.7 | 634 | 0 |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 1.7 | 634 | 0 |
| Sep | 89 | 68 | 3.3 | 409 | 2 |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.7 | 156 | 69 |
| Nov | 67 | 46 | 2.6 | 29 | 275 |
| Dec | 59 | 39 | 2.8 | 6 | 507 |
Historical weather records for Tarrant County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -12°F (1899) and a record high of 115°F (1909), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Tarrant County. These are historical county extremes, not Arlington's monthly averages and not a forecast; the normals above describe ordinary months.
Reference only: the U.S. Energy Information Administration's 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey puts the average Texas household at about 13,440 kWh a year (about 1,120 kWh a month if spread evenly). That is a statewide average for 2020, not Arlington, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USW00053907; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Arlington?
- Census estimates put Arlington at 402,134 residents on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% from a 2020 estimates base of 394,387. Source: Census Bureau.
- ERCOT's daily files added 36 new residential meters in Arlington's main ZIP codes between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18, 2026, 24 of them in 76002. Source: ERCOT daily.
- Arlington-addressed business meters number 18,414 in ERCOT's Oct. 5 extract, one for every 8.3 homes. Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- 12% of Arlington-addressed competitive homes (18,442 of 153,206) are in ZIP 76017, where competitive meters run 1.13 per Census household. Source: ERCOT TDSP; Census ACS.
- Among the 39 cities and towns that touch Tarrant County, Arlington ranks 2 by competitive homes on its postal city in ERCOT's data, behind Fort Worth (356,890). Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- Renters make up 82.6% of households in 76011, the highest share among Arlington's main ZIP codes (ACS 2020-2024), so many Arlington addresses change hands, and electricity accounts, every year. Source: Census ACS.
Arlington electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 402,134 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 394,387 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 142,455 |
| Active residential meters with an Arlington address | 153,249 |
| Active business meters with an Arlington address | 18,414 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.08 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 153,249 |
| Counties | Tarrant |
| ZIP codes touching Arlington | 14 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Arlington ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Arlington right now?
Same-day medians for Oncor’s area (Oncor: 170 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | 14.1¢ | 13.4¢ | 13.2¢ | 6.8673¢/kWh + $4.06/mo (effective October 4, 2026; tariff) |
Arlington ZIP codes: how much of each is on the competitive market?
Not every address in these ZIP codes has retail choice; check your exact address.
| ZIP | Main postal cities (homes) | ZIP land inside Arlington | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76017 | Arlington 100% | 99% | 18,442 | 16,382 | 1.13 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76010 | Arlington 100% | 100% | 17,426 | 18,719 | 0.93 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76006 | Arlington 98%, Grand Prairie 2% | 83% | 13,659 | 12,456 | 1.10 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76013 | Arlington 92%, Pantego 7%, Dalworthington Gardens 1% | 86% | 13,646 | 13,593 | 1.00 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76014 | Arlington 100% | 100% | 13,050 | 10,684 | 1.22 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76002 | Arlington 100% | 100% | 12,655 | 10,291 | 1.23 | Near-full coverage. 24 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 76001 | Arlington 100% | 100% | 12,108 | 12,042 | 1.01 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76016 | Arlington 94%, Dalworthington Gardens 6% | 84% | 11,775 | 11,200 | 1.05 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76011 | Arlington 100% | 100% | 11,347 | 10,772 | 1.05 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76012 | Arlington 100% | 96% | 10,253 | 10,567 | 0.97 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76018 | Arlington 100% | 100% | 9,145 | 8,533 | 1.07 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76015 | Arlington 99% | 95% | 7,231 | 6,556 | 1.10 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76005 | Arlington 100% | 100% | 4,388 | 2,620 | 1.67 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76060 | Kennedale 96%, Arlington 4% | 3% | 3,775 | 3,199 | 1.18 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Arlington city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Arlington: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Arlington’s ZIP codes
Among Arlington’s main ZIP codes, 76002 has the largest share of households paying $250 or more a month for electricity (45.4%); 76011 has the most renters (82.6% of households).
| ZIP | Renter households | Moved in the past year | Electric bill $250+/month | Built 2020 or later | New meters Oct 7-18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76017 | 34.2% | 13.0% | 41.9% | 1.7% | 3 |
| 76010 | 68.7% | 17.2% | 17.3% | 0.9% | 0 |
| 76006 | 75.2% | 15.8% | 18.6% | 0.3% | 0 |
| 76014 | 59.8% | 12.8% | 32.0% | 0.6% | 0 |
| 76002 | 19.5% | 11.3% | 45.4% | 4.2% | 24 |
| 76013 | 46.7% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 0.2% | 2 |
| 76001 | 24.3% | 10.5% | 44.4% | 2.0% | 4 |
| 76011 | 82.6% | 14.8% | 16.7% | 2.4% | 0 |
How do towns near Arlington compare?
Within about 28 miles; whole-place estimates.
| Town | Population | Distance | Delivery utility | Status | Competitive homes (postal city) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantego | 2,440 | 2 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 997 |
| Dalworthington Gardens | 2,276 | 2 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 859 |
| Grand Prairie | 209,434 | 6 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 75,166 |
| Kennedale | 10,626 | 7 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 3,627 |
| Forest Hill | 14,056 | 9 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 4,550 |
| Mansfield | 84,444 | 9 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 30,415 |
Business electricity in Arlington
ERCOT lists 18,414 active business meters with an Arlington address, about one for every 8.3 homes, and 62 meters in ERCOT’s large non-residential class across Arlington’s main ZIP codes.
Power Hopper compares offers from retail electric providers and direct suppliers for businesses. For high-consumption businesses, we can run a competitive bid so more than one supplier prices the same usage. We can’t promise savings or how many suppliers will bid. Businesses in Texas retail-choice areas can request a rate review online.
How do I compare electricity plans in Arlington?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Arlington
Can Arlington residents pick their own electric company?
Yes, if Oncor delivers to your address. ERCOT lists 153,249 Arlington-addressed homes on the competitive market (October 5, 2026), about 1.08 per Census household. No ZIP code touching it is flagged split, but check your exact address.
What is the biggest Arlington ZIP code for electricity customers?
76017. ERCOT lists 18,442 competitive residential meters there, 18,442 with an Arlington address, against about 16,382 Census households in the ZIP (ratio 1.13).
How many Arlington households have a $250 electric bill?
It varies by ZIP code. In the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024), 45.4% of households in 76002 reported paying $250 or more a month for electricity, the highest share among Arlington's main ZIP codes, against 16.7% in 76011. Home size, age and heating type drive much of that, so compare plans at your own usage.
Who do I call in Arlington when the power goes out?
Oncor, which delivers to all 153,249 Arlington-addressed homes in ERCOT's competitive data, not your retail provider. oncor.com/outages.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Tarrant County
Nearest town pages: Mansfield · Euless · North Richland Hills · Irving · Fort Worth · Grapevine · Keller · Saginaw
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Sources
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203): full extract as of Oct 5, 2026; daily files Oct 7-18, 2026
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25003 households, B01003 population)
- Census Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates
- Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place and ZCTA-to-county relationship files
- EIA-861 (2024) utility service territories by county
- PUCT Power to Choose residential offer export, Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT
- PUCT: Choosing an Electric Plan
- PUCT broker directory (BR260201)
- Oncor Electric Delivery
- Oncor delivery tariff (effective October 4, 2026)
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