Brookshire, Texas electricity: CenterPoint wires and 9,319 competitive homes
Brookshire: 6,090 residents, 1,722 households in the Census survey and 9,319 competitive home meters on its postal city. Here is who delivers the power, which addresses can shop and what plans cost on CenterPoint's wires.
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 9,319 active residential meters with a Brookshire address, all on CenterPoint's wires (October 5, 2026). Nearly every Brookshire address in our data is on CenterPoint's wires and can pick a retail provider.
Who delivers electricity in Brookshire?
Outages: CenterPoint at centerpointenergy.com/outage.
CenterPoint delivery charges and area
Can every address in Brookshire choose an electricity provider?
No split flag on any ZIP code that holds Brookshire's 9,319 competitive homes; most streets here can shop.
Without retail choice unless opted in: 3 other utilities in Waller County (EIA 2024).
Moving to Brookshire
Local numbers for setting up a home in Brookshire, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Brookshire helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Brookshire: City Hall (main line), 281-375-5050.
- Trash pickup: Republic Services: trash and recycling, 800-237-0119.
- Natural gas: CenterPoint Energy: gas customer service (Houston area), 713-659-2111.
- Public schools: Royal ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Rosenberg Mega Center (Houston Metro Area, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Brookshire
Typical weather near Brookshire, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Sugar Land, about 21 miles from the city center (station elevation 84 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 94°F; January has the coolest average low, 43°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 August at 626 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 367. 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 | 64 | 43 | 3.9 | 11 | 367 |
| Feb | 68 | 48 | 3.0 | 27 | 220 |
| Mar | 74 | 54 | 3.6 | 85 | 114 |
| Apr | 81 | 60 | 3.6 | 183 | 25 |
| May | 87 | 68 | 4.3 | 387 | 1 |
| Jun | 92 | 74 | 5.7 | 537 | 0 |
| Jul | 94 | 76 | 3.8 | 623 | 0 |
| Aug | 94 | 76 | 5.0 | 626 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 71 | 5.3 | 465 | 0 |
| Oct | 83 | 62 | 5.2 | 256 | 22 |
| Nov | 73 | 53 | 4.4 | 71 | 143 |
| Dec | 66 | 45 | 3.3 | 20 | 315 |
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 Brookshire, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00418728.
What is different about electricity in Brookshire?
- Population: 5,069 (2020 base) to 6,090 (July 2025), +20.1%, per Census Vintage 2025 estimates. The largest one-year change was +256 people, from July 2024 to July 2025. July 1 estimates in between: 5,320 (2021), 5,539 (2022), 5,704 (2023), 5,834 (2024). (Census)
- Brookshire covers 4.3 square miles of land (Census 2025 Gazetteer). That works out to about 1,406 residents and 398 occupied households per square mile of land, with roughly 3.5 residents for every Brookshire household. (Census, Census, Census)
- The Brookshire mailing area is bigger than the city: ERCOT lists 9,319 competitive homes under the Brookshire postal city, 5.41 for each of the city's 1,722 Census households. Because Brookshire has grown 20 percent since the 2020 base, the ACS 2020-2024 household figure likely runs behind today's count. (ERCOT, Census)
- Of the 2,585,110 homes CenterPoint serves on the competitive market, 0.4% have a Brookshire mailing address. (ERCOT)
- Meter additions, Oct. 7-18, 2026 (ERCOT daily files): 29 across Brookshire's core ZIP codes, led by 77423 at 29; vacant-to-active switches over those days: 24. (ERCOT)
- On October 5, 2026, ERCOT showed 914 home meters switched off (de-energized) in the ZIP codes most Brookshire homes use, against 9,334 switched on; that 8.9 percent is mostly vacant houses and apartments between occupants. (ERCOT)
- One ZIP code, 77423, holds almost every Brookshire-addressed competitive home (9,319). Taken whole, 77423 has 1.63 competitive meters per Census household: 9,334 meters, 5,734 households. (ERCOT, Census)
- Among the 7 cities and towns that reach into Waller County, Brookshire places 3 for competitive homes on its postal city; the next one up is Katy, at 166,148. (ERCOT)
- By the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates, Brookshire is the number 5 city or town by population among the 8 that reach into Waller County, one place ahead of Waller (5,380 residents). (Census)
- Electric bills over $250 a month: 37.3 percent of households in 77423, Brookshire's main ZIP code, per the ACS 2020-2024; the same survey puts median household income there at $84,490 and the renter share at 20.6 percent. (Census)
- Choice is broad around Brookshire: even Rosenberg, the bottom of its six nearest towns on this measure, has 1.28 competitive homes per household; Katy (7 mi) is the biggest at 166,148. (ERCOT, Census)
Brookshire electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 6,090 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 5,069 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 1,722 |
| Active residential meters with a Brookshire address | 9,319 |
| Active business meters with a Brookshire address | 1,693 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 5.41 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | CenterPoint 9,319 |
| Counties | Waller |
| ZIP codes touching Brookshire | 1 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Brookshire ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Brookshire right now?
Same-day medians for CenterPoint’s area (CenterPoint: 173 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint | 14¢ | 13.2¢ | 13¢ | 6.5333¢/kWh + $4.90/mo (effective October 1, 2026; tariff) |
Brookshire 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 | Meters per household | ERCOT competitive homes | Census households | With Brookshire address | Share of ZIP land in Brookshire | Mailing cities | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77423 | 1.63 | 9,334 | 5,734 | 9,319 | 3% | Brookshire 100% | Near-full coverage. 29 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Brookshire city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Brookshire: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Brookshire’s ZIP codes
ZIP 77423 leads Brookshire on electric bills over $250 a month, reported by 37.3 percent of its households; 77423 the most homes built since 2020, 14.0 percent (Census ACS 2020-2024).
| ZIP | Bills $250+ | Household income (median) | Built since 2020 | Brookshire-addressed homes | Renting | Meters added Oct 7-18 | In 5+ unit buildings | Vacant-to-active switches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77423 | 37.3% | $84,490 | 14.0% | 9,319 | 20.6% | 29 | 0.0% | 24 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
Brookshire and its neighbors
| Nearby town (2,000+ residents) | Wires utility | Can homes choose? | Postal-city meters per household | Distance | Competitive homes, postal city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy | CenterPoint | Yes, mostly | 20.92 | 7 mi away | 166,148 homes |
| Fulshear | CenterPoint | Yes, mostly | 1.92 | 7 mi away | 19,118 homes |
| Weston Lakes | CenterPoint | Yes, mostly | n/a | 9 mi away | 0 homes |
| Sealy | CenterPoint | Yes, mostly | 2.84 | 13 mi away | 7,231 homes |
| Rosenberg | CenterPoint | Yes, mostly | 1.28 | 18 mi away | 19,320 homes |
| Richmond | CenterPoint | Yes, mostly | 18.80 | 18 mi away | 89,420 homes |
Business electricity in Brookshire
Brookshire business meters: 1,693 (5.5 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Brookshire’s main ZIP codes: 8 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
Larger accounts can go out to bid with retail providers and direct suppliers; we can’t promise savings or bids.
How do I compare electricity plans in Brookshire?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Brookshire
Can I choose my electricity provider in Brookshire?
Yes, where CenterPoint's wires reach the house, which in Brookshire is most of the city: 9,319 homes with a Brookshire mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 5.41 for each Census household. No Brookshire ZIP code carries a split flag, but only an address lookup is certain.
What is the biggest Brookshire ZIP code for electricity customers?
That is 77423, home to 9,319 of the competitive meters with a Brookshire address. ZIP-wide: 9,334 ERCOT meters, about 5,734 Census households, 1.63 per household.
What is the average electricity rate in Brookshire?
On October 19, 2026, the median fixed-rate Power to Choose listing on CenterPoint's wires was 13.2¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month (173 listings); CenterPoint's delivery charge of 6.5333¢ per kWh plus $4.90 a month is included. A median is not a quote.
How do I start electric service at a new Brookshire address?
Start with the address check: CenterPoint-delivered Brookshire homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 77423, where 10.9% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 24 vacant-to-active meters in 77423 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Brookshire?
9,319 Brookshire-addressed meters against 1,722 city households is 5.41 per household: the Brookshire postal area extends past city limits, and new homes get meters before the Census counts them. It doesn't mean every nearby address can choose.
Who restores power in Brookshire after an outage?
CenterPoint, at centerpointenergy.com/outage: it carries power to all 9,319 Brookshire-addressed competitive homes, whatever retail provider bills them.
Where to next?
Up: CenterPoint area · Waller County
Nearest town pages: Katy · Fulshear · Sealy · Rosenberg · Richmond · Sugar Land · Stafford · Missouri City
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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)
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric
- CenterPoint delivery tariff (effective October 1, 2026)
- Census Bureau 2025 Gazetteer Files, Texas places (land and water area)
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