Balch Springs, Texas electricity: Oncor wires and 9,879 competitive homes
9,879 Balch Springs-addressed homes buy power on Oncor's system. Here is where choice stops, what delivery costs and where plan prices sit today.
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: ERCOT counts 9,879 active residential meters with a Balch Springs address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). Nearly every Balch Springs address in our data is on Oncor's wires and can pick a retail provider.
Who delivers electricity in Balch Springs?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Balch Springs choose an electricity provider?
None of the ZIP codes holding Balch Springs's 9,865 competitive homes is flagged split, so most Balch Springs streets can shop.
3 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Dallas County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Balch Springs
Local numbers for setting up a home in Balch Springs, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Balch Springs helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 972-286-4477.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Mesquite ISD, Dallas ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Garland (Dallas Metro Area), 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Balch Springs
Typical weather near Balch Springs, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Ferris, about 13 miles from the city center (station elevation 470 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 97°F; January has the coolest average low, 36°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June to September. 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 August at 617 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 575. 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 | 36 | 3.0 | 3 | 575 |
| Feb | 62 | 39 | 3.1 | 7 | 420 |
| Mar | 69 | 45 | 4.0 | 26 | 268 |
| Apr | 77 | 53 | 3.9 | 92 | 94 |
| May | 84 | 63 | 4.3 | 275 | 12 |
| Jun | 92 | 71 | 4.0 | 483 | 0 |
| Jul | 96 | 74 | 2.0 | 611 | 0 |
| Aug | 97 | 73 | 2.8 | 617 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 66 | 2.7 | 396 | 3 |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 4.9 | 145 | 76 |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 2.8 | 25 | 298 |
| Dec | 59 | 37 | 3.5 | 5 | 540 |
Historical weather records for Dallas County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -10°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 Dallas County. These are historical county extremes, not Balch Springs'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 Balch Springs, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00413133; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Balch Springs?
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Balch Springs is 27,258 people, down 1.6% on the 2020 estimates base of 27,705. The largest one-year change was -457 people, from July 2020 to July 2021. (Census)
- Of the 3,564,530 homes Oncor serves on the competitive market, 0.3% have a Balch Springs mailing address. (ERCOT)
- Balch Springs is still adding homes: 11 new residential meters in its main ZIP codes during Oct. 7-18, 2026 (most in 75181: 11), plus 33 vacant-to-active switches. (ERCOT)
- 581 of the 19,902 home meters in Balch Springs's main ZIP codes (2.9%) were de-energized on October 5, 2026, typically a vacant unit awaiting its next account. (ERCOT)
- Balch Springs's biggest ZIP code for electricity customers is 75180, with 8,674 of the 9,865 competitive homes that carry a Balch Springs address and a ZIP-wide ratio of 1.09 meters per household. (ERCOT, Census)
- By competitive homes on its postal city, Balch Springs is number 19 of the 30 cities and towns touching Dallas County, just behind Addison (10,518). (ERCOT)
- 34.0% of households in 75180 rent (ACS 2020-2024), the most among Balch Springs's main ZIP codes, so a lot of Balch Springs electricity accounts open and close with each lease. (Census)
- Median household income across Balch Springs's main ZIP codes runs from $67,019 in 75180 to $111,052 in 75181 (ACS 2020-2024); 46.9% of 75181 households and 32.2% of 75180 households report $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
- By land area, 86% of Balch Springs lies in ZIP 75180 and 12% in 75181 (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place file); 2 ZIP codes cover at least 5% of the city each. (Census)
- Nearby, Mesquite (4 mi) has 1.06 competitive homes per household, while Mesquite counts 53,169 on its postal city. (ERCOT, Census)
Balch Springs electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 27,258 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 27,705 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 8,247 |
| Active residential meters with a Balch Springs address | 9,879 |
| Active business meters with a Balch Springs address | 1,490 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.2 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 9,879 |
| Counties | Dallas |
| ZIP codes touching Balch Springs | 3 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Balch Springs ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Balch Springs 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) |
Balch Springs 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 | Balch Springs homes | Land in Balch Springs | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75181 | 1,139 | 6% | Mesquite 89%, Balch Springs 11% | 10,610 | 8,078 | 1.31 | Near-full coverage. 11 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Balch Springs city limits. |
| 75180 | 8,674 | 100% | Balch Springs 100% | 8,711 | 8,016 | 1.09 | Near-full coverage. |
| 75182 | 52 | 0% | Sunnyvale 97%, Balch Springs 2% | 3,005 | 2,573 | 1.17 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Balch Springs city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Balch Springs: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Balch Springs’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 75181 (46.9% of households); renters in 75180 (34.0%).
| ZIP | Balch Springs homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75180 | 8,674 | $67,019 | 34.0% | 14.6% | 32.2% | 2.5% | 0 | 19 |
| 75181 | 1,139 | $111,052 | 16.2% | 2.7% | 46.9% | 2.3% | 11 | 14 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Balch Springs compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite | 4 mi | 53,169 | 1.06 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Seagoville | 6 mi | 7,174 | 1.36 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Sunnyvale | 7 mi | 2,935 | 1.14 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Hutchins | 7 mi | 2,137 | 1.15 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Wilmer | 9 mi | 3,165 | 1.74 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Forney | 10 mi | 13,726 | 1.40 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Balch Springs
Balch Springs business meters: 1,490 (6.6 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Balch Springs’s main ZIP codes: 4 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
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How do I compare electricity plans in Balch Springs?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Balch Springs
Can I choose my electricity provider in Balch Springs?
Yes, where Oncor's wires reach the house, which in Balch Springs is most of the city: 9,879 homes with a Balch Springs mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 1.2 for each Census household. None of Balch Springs's ZIP codes is flagged split, though an address check is still the only sure answer.
What is the biggest Balch Springs ZIP code for electricity customers?
75180, with 8,711 competitive homes in ERCOT's data (8,674 addressed to Balch Springs) against roughly 8,016 Census households, a 1.09 ratio.
Are electric bills high in Balch Springs?
Bills vary across Balch Springs. 46.9% of households in 75181 told the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024) they pay $250 or more a month for electricity, compared with 32.2% in 75180. Bigger, older or all-electric homes push that share up, so compare plans at your own usage.
How do I start electric service at a new Balch Springs address?
Start with the address check: Oncor-delivered Balch Springs homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 75181, where 14.7% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 19 vacant-to-active meters in 75180 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Who do I call in Balch Springs when the power goes out?
Oncor, at oncor.com/outages: it carries power to all 9,879 Balch Springs-addressed competitive homes, whatever retail provider bills them.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Dallas County
Nearest town pages: Mesquite · Seagoville · Forney · Dallas · Lancaster · Garland · University Park · Rowlett
Compare plans · Moving · High bill · Texas rates · Areas without retail choice · Methodology
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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