Brownwood, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
11,647 Brownwood-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 11,647 active residential meters with a Brownwood address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). 1 of Brownwood's ZIP codes is split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Brownwood?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Brownwood choose an electricity provider?
80 of 11,644 Brownwood-addressed competitive homes (1%) are in split ZIP codes (76890), where a neighbor may have a different utility.
2 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Brown County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Brownwood
Local numbers for setting up a home in Brownwood, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Brownwood helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 325-646-5775.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Brownwood ISD, Early ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Brownwood, 512-424-2600.
You enter your address on the next screen, and we confirm there whether you can choose an electricity provider at that address.
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Weather and electricity in Brownwood
Typical weather near Brownwood, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Brownwood 2 ENE, about 3 miles from the city center (station elevation 1,394 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, 32°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June to August. Average lows are at or below freezing in January.
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 600 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 602. 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 | 60 | 32 | 1.6 | 1 | 602 |
| Feb | 64 | 36 | 2.2 | 5 | 432 |
| Mar | 71 | 44 | 2.4 | 27 | 266 |
| Apr | 79 | 51 | 2.4 | 99 | 96 |
| May | 85 | 62 | 4.3 | 277 | 15 |
| Jun | 93 | 69 | 3.8 | 477 | 0 |
| Jul | 97 | 72 | 2.0 | 600 | 0 |
| Aug | 97 | 72 | 2.6 | 598 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 65 | 2.9 | 366 | 5 |
| Oct | 80 | 53 | 3.4 | 137 | 84 |
| Nov | 69 | 42 | 1.7 | 19 | 306 |
| Dec | 61 | 34 | 1.4 | 2 | 548 |
Historical weather records for Brown County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -6°F (1989) and a record high of 113°F (1925), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Brown County. These are historical county extremes, not Brownwood'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 Brownwood, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00411138; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Brownwood?
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Brownwood is 18,635 people, down 1.3% on the 2020 estimates base of 18,871. The largest one-year change was -133 people, from July 2024 to July 2025. (Census)
- Mailing addresses stretch past city limits here. 11,647 competitive residential meters use Brownwood as their postal city, while the city itself has 7,399 Census households, a ratio of 1.57. (ERCOT, Census)
- Brownwood-addressed homes make up 0.3% of the 3,564,530 residential meters on Oncor's competitive system. (ERCOT)
- From Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, 2026, 47 residential meters in Brownwood's main ZIP codes went from vacant to active in ERCOT's daily files, which usually means a move-in. (ERCOT)
- 1,378 of the 14,471 home meters in Brownwood's main ZIP codes (9.5%) were de-energized on October 5, 2026, typically a vacant unit awaiting its next account. (ERCOT)
- Brownwood's biggest ZIP code for electricity customers is 76801, with 11,215 of the 11,644 competitive homes that carry a Brownwood address and a ZIP-wide ratio of 1.14 meters per household. (ERCOT, Census)
- By competitive homes on its postal city, Brownwood is number 1 of the 4 cities and towns touching Brown County, ahead of Early (1,580). (ERCOT)
- In ZIP 76890, which holds 80 Brownwood-addressed homes, ERCOT counts only 0.27 competitive meters per Census household. EIA's 2024 data lists Coleman County Electric Cooperative, Comanche County Electric Cooperative Assn, and Hamilton County Electric Cooperative Assn among others in the counties ERCOT and the Census link to that ZIP; their customers are not on the competitive market unless the utility opted in. (ERCOT, Census, EIA-861)
- 36.9% of households in 76801 rent (ACS 2020-2024), the most among Brownwood's main ZIP codes, so a lot of Brownwood electricity accounts open and close with each lease. (Census)
- Median household income across Brownwood's main ZIP codes runs from $54,231 in 76801 to $70,714 in 76802 (ACS 2020-2024); 40.1% of 76802 households and 27.6% of 76801 households report $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
Brownwood electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 18,635 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 18,871 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 7,399 |
| Active residential meters with a Brownwood address | 11,647 |
| Active business meters with a Brownwood address | 3,491 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.57 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 11,647 |
| Counties | Brown |
| ZIP codes touching Brownwood | 4 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Brownwood ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Brownwood 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) |
Brownwood 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 | Brownwood homes | Land in Brownwood | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76801 | 11,215 | 3% | Brownwood 100% | 11,219 | 9,880 | 1.14 | Near-full coverage. Two delivery utilities: Oncor 11,217, AEP Texas North 2 homes. Mostly outside Brownwood city limits. |
| 76802 | 294 | 2% | Early 84%, Brownwood 16% | 1,874 | 2,034 | 0.92 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Brownwood city limits. |
| 76890 | 80 | 0% | Brownwood 85%, Zephyr 15% | 94 | 351 | 0.27 | Split. Partial coverage. Mostly outside Brownwood city limits. |
| 76804 | 55 | 0% | Brownwood 100% | 55 | n/a | n/a | PO box or special ZIP. Mostly outside Brownwood city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Brownwood: 76890.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Brownwood’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 76802 (40.1% of households); renters in 76801 (36.9%).
| ZIP | Brownwood homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76801 | 11,215 | $54,231 | 36.9% | 7.0% | 27.6% | 1.7% | 5 | 41 |
| 76802 | 294 | $70,714 | 21.1% | 5.8% | 40.1% | 1.1% | 1 | 6 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Brownwood compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early | 3 mi | 1,580 | 1.35 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Comanche | 25 mi | 2,092 | 1.39 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Coleman | 27 mi | 0 | n/a | — | City-owned utility; no choice |
Business electricity in Brownwood
Brownwood business meters: 3,491 (3.3 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Brownwood’s main ZIP codes: 8 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
We compare retail providers and direct suppliers and can bid out high-consumption accounts, but 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 Brownwood?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Brownwood
Is Brownwood deregulated for electricity?
Most Brownwood homes can. ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract has 11,647 Brownwood-addressed homes on Oncor's competitive system, compared with 7,399 households in the Census survey. Split ZIP codes for Brownwood: 76890; on those, check the exact address.
What is the biggest Brownwood ZIP code for electricity customers?
ZIP 76801: 11,215 of its 11,219 competitive residential meters use a Brownwood address, and the ZIP has about 9,880 Census households (ratio 1.14). 76890 trails at 0.27 meters per household.
Are electric bills high in Brownwood?
Bills vary across Brownwood. 40.1% of households in 76802 told the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024) they pay $250 or more a month for electricity, compared with 27.6% in 76801. Bigger, older or all-electric homes push that share up, so compare plans at your own usage.
I'm moving to Brownwood. How do I set up electricity?
Confirm the address is on Oncor's wires, then pick a plan and a start date. In 76802, 24.2% of residents moved in the past year (ACS); 41 76801 meters went vacant-to-active Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Why does my Brownwood home have an Early address?
Because ZIP 76802 is mostly addressed to Early: 84% of its 1,874 competitive residential meters use that postal city, and 16% use Brownwood. Mailing city isn't city limits; the service address decides the utility.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Brownwood?
11,647 Brownwood-addressed meters against 7,399 city households is 1.57 per household: the Brownwood 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.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Brown County
Nearest town pages: Stephenville · Abilene · Copperas Cove · Gatesville · Killeen · San Angelo · Harker Heights · Mineral Wells
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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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