Benbrook, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
12,405 Benbrook-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 12,405 active residential meters with a Benbrook address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). 1 of Benbrook's ZIP codes is split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Benbrook?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Benbrook choose an electricity provider?
42 of 12,405 Benbrook-addressed competitive homes (0%) are in split ZIP codes (76035), where a neighbor may have a different utility.
3 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Tarrant County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Benbrook
Local numbers for setting up a home in Benbrook, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Benbrook helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Benbrook: City Hall (main line), 817-249-3000.
- Trash pickup: Trash and recycling service (number on the city trash page), 817-249-6008.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Fort Worth ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Fort Worth South, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Benbrook
Typical weather near Benbrook, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Benbrook Dam, about 2 miles from the city center (station elevation 790 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 98°F; January has the coolest average low, 33°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 July at 623 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 589. 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 | 59 | 33 | 2.2 | 1 | 589 |
| Feb | 63 | 37 | 2.4 | 6 | 427 |
| Mar | 70 | 45 | 3.2 | 29 | 266 |
| Apr | 78 | 52 | 3.2 | 90 | 93 |
| May | 85 | 62 | 4.5 | 270 | 12 |
| Jun | 93 | 70 | 3.5 | 489 | 0 |
| Jul | 97 | 73 | 1.9 | 623 | 0 |
| Aug | 98 | 73 | 2.5 | 623 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 65 | 3.4 | 387 | 4 |
| Oct | 81 | 54 | 4.3 | 146 | 74 |
| Nov | 69 | 44 | 2.7 | 24 | 288 |
| Dec | 60 | 36 | 2.4 | 3 | 525 |
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 Benbrook'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 Benbrook, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00410691; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Benbrook?
- Population: 24,537 (2020 base) to 24,279 (July 2025), -1.1%, per Census Vintage 2025 estimates. The largest one-year change was -283 people, from July 2024 to July 2025. (Census)
- Benbrook-addressed homes make up 0.3% of the 3,564,530 residential meters on Oncor's competitive system. (ERCOT)
- New construction shows up in the meter data: 11 residential meters were added in Benbrook's main ZIP codes from Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, 2026, including 8 in 76126, and 70 more switched from vacant to active. (ERCOT)
- De-energized homes, usually empty or between tenants, number 2,426 in Benbrook's main ZIP codes, 3.9% of all 61,677 residential meters there. (ERCOT)
- ZIP 76126 holds 8,223 of the 12,405 competitive homes with a Benbrook address (66%); across the whole ZIP there are 1.16 competitive meters per Census household. (ERCOT, Census)
- By competitive homes on its postal city, Benbrook is number 12 of the 39 cities and towns touching Tarrant County, just behind Hurst (15,468). (ERCOT)
- 43.9% of homes in 76132 are in buildings with five or more units (ACS 2020-2024), the highest share among Benbrook's main ZIP codes; apartment renters there usually set up their own electricity account. (Census)
- 76126 is Benbrook's highest-income main ZIP (median $113,905) and 76116 the other end ($56,187), per ACS 2020-2024; $250+ electric bills: 42.2% versus 25.1% of households. (Census)
- Benbrook's land splits across 2 main ZIP codes, led by 76126 (79%) and 76116 (15%), per the Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place relationship file. (Census)
- Of Benbrook's six nearest towns, Crowley has the most competitive homes (11,829, 9 mi away) and Edgecliff Village the fewest per household (0.06). (ERCOT, Census)
Benbrook electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 24,279 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 24,537 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 10,062 |
| Active residential meters with a Benbrook address | 12,405 |
| Active business meters with a Benbrook address | 1,391 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.23 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 12,405 |
| Counties | Tarrant |
| ZIP codes touching Benbrook | 5 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Benbrook ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Benbrook 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) |
Benbrook 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 | Benbrook homes | Land in Benbrook | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76116 | 1,807 | 13% | Fort Worth 92%, Benbrook 8% | 21,942 | 22,668 | 0.97 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76132 | 1,001 | 7% | Fort Worth 93%, Benbrook 7% | 14,236 | 12,559 | 1.13 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Benbrook city limits. |
| 76126 | 8,223 | 12% | Benbrook 69%, Fort Worth 31% | 11,865 | 10,185 | 1.16 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76109 | 1,332 | 2% | Fort Worth 88%, Benbrook 12% | 11,208 | 9,898 | 1.13 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Benbrook city limits. |
| 76035 | 42 | 0% | Cresson 81%, Benbrook 10%, Fort Worth 7% | 427 | 802 | 0.53 | Split. Partial coverage. Mostly outside Benbrook city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Benbrook: 76035.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Benbrook’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 76126 (42.2% of households); renters in 76132 (67.0%); post-2020 homes in 76126 (9.7%).
| ZIP | Benbrook homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76126 | 8,223 | $113,905 | 18.0% | 5.0% | 42.2% | 9.7% | 8 | 12 |
| 76116 | 1,807 | $56,187 | 63.3% | 31.3% | 25.1% | 0.1% | 0 | 32 |
| 76109 | 1,332 | $100,507 | 47.5% | 27.7% | 28.5% | 2.7% | 3 | 10 |
| 76132 | 1,001 | $63,924 | 67.0% | 43.9% | 28.1% | 0.5% | 0 | 16 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Benbrook compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Settlement | 5 mi | 7,030 | 1.08 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Westworth Village | 6 mi | 1,182 | 1.06 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Edgecliff Village | 7 mi | 84 | 0.06 | — | Few or none can choose |
| River Oaks | 8 mi | 2,850 | 1.16 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Aledo | 9 mi | 3,225 | 1.81 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Crowley | 9 mi | 11,829 | 1.89 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Benbrook
Benbrook business meters: 1,391 (8.9 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Benbrook’s main ZIP codes: 14 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
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How do I compare electricity plans in Benbrook?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Benbrook
Does Benbrook have electricity choice?
Most Benbrook homes can. ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract has 12,405 Benbrook-addressed homes on Oncor's competitive system, compared with 10,062 households in the Census survey. Split ZIP codes for Benbrook: 76035; on those, check the exact address.
What is the biggest Benbrook ZIP code for electricity customers?
ZIP 76126: 8,223 of its 11,865 competitive residential meters use a Benbrook address, and the ZIP has about 10,185 Census households (ratio 1.16).
Which part of Benbrook has the highest electric bills?
Bills vary across Benbrook. 42.2% of households in 76126 told the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024) they pay $250 or more a month for electricity, compared with 25.1% in 76116. Bigger, older or all-electric homes push that share up, so compare plans at your own usage.
I'm moving to Benbrook. How do I set up electricity?
Start with the address check: Oncor-delivered Benbrook homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 76109, where 21.4% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 32 vacant-to-active meters in 76116 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Who do I call in Benbrook when the power goes out?
Oncor, at oncor.com/outages: it carries power to all 12,405 Benbrook-addressed competitive homes, whatever retail provider bills them.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Tarrant County
Nearest town pages: White Settlement · Crowley · Fort Worth · Burleson · Saginaw · Haltom City · Watauga · North Richland Hills
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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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