Burleson, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 3 split ZIP codes to check
18,777 Burleson-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 18,777 active residential meters with a Burleson address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). 3 of Burleson's ZIP codes are split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Burleson?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Burleson choose an electricity provider?
18,731 of 18,772 Burleson-addressed competitive homes (100%) are in split ZIP codes (76028, 76058, 76009), where a neighbor may have a different utility.
4 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Johnson County · Tarrant County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Burleson
Local numbers for setting up a home in Burleson, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Burleson helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 817-426-9601.
- Trash pickup: Waste Connections: trash and recycling, 817-222-2221.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Burleson ISD, Joshua ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Fort Worth South, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Burleson
Typical weather near Burleson, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Burleson, about 1 mile from the city center (station elevation 762 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 95°F; January has the coolest average low, 34°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 573 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 616. 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 | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | 1 | 616 |
| Feb | 61 | 37 | 2.6 | 4 | 456 |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.7 | 21 | 300 |
| Apr | 76 | 52 | 3.0 | 74 | 113 |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.2 | 233 | 19 |
| Jun | 91 | 69 | 3.5 | 441 | 0 |
| Jul | 95 | 72 | 2.2 | 569 | 0 |
| Aug | 95 | 72 | 2.3 | 573 | 0 |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 3.1 | 355 | 7 |
| Oct | 78 | 54 | 4.4 | 123 | 91 |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 2.7 | 19 | 313 |
| Dec | 58 | 35 | 2.6 | 2 | 568 |
Historical weather records for Johnson County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -6°F (1989) and a record high of 114°F (1939), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Johnson County. These are historical county extremes, not Burleson'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 Burleson, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00411246; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Burleson?
- Burleson counted about 56,907 residents in the Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, against 47,639 in the 2020 base, a change of +19.5%. The largest one-year change was +3,503 people, from July 2020 to July 2021. (Census)
- Burleson-addressed homes make up 0.5% of the 3,564,530 residential meters on Oncor's competitive system. (ERCOT)
- From Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, 2026, 23 residential meters in Burleson's main ZIP codes went from vacant to active in ERCOT's daily files, which usually means a move-in. (ERCOT)
- 675 of the 22,230 home meters in Burleson's main ZIP codes (3.0%) were de-energized on October 5, 2026, typically a vacant unit awaiting its next account. (ERCOT)
- Nearly all Burleson-addressed competitive homes (18,725) are in one ZIP code, 76028, which it shares with Fort Worth (2,752 homes) and Mansfield (75 homes). ZIP-wide, ERCOT counts 21,555 competitive meters for 27,903 Census households, a 0.77 ratio. (ERCOT, Census)
- By competitive homes on its postal city, Burleson is number 3 of the 13 cities and towns touching Johnson County, just behind Mansfield (30,415). (ERCOT)
- In 76028, the ZIP holding most Burleson homes, the ACS 2020-2024 survey finds a median household income of $101,138, 22.7% renters and 38.7% of households with $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
- By land area, 86% of Burleson lies in ZIP 76028 and 8% in 76058 (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place file); 2 ZIP codes cover at least 5% of the city each. (Census)
- Of Burleson's six nearest towns, Crowley has the most competitive homes (11,829, 5 mi away) and Edgecliff Village the fewest per household (0.06). (ERCOT, Census)
Burleson electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 56,907 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 47,639 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 18,353 |
| Active residential meters with a Burleson address | 18,777 |
| Active business meters with a Burleson address | 2,603 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.02 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 18,777 |
| Counties | Johnson, Tarrant |
| ZIP codes touching Burleson | 4 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 3 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Burleson ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Burleson 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) |
Burleson 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 | Burleson homes | Land in Burleson | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76028 | 18,725 | 31% | Burleson 87%, Fort Worth 13% | 21,555 | 27,903 | 0.77 | Split. Most homes, not all. |
| 76140 | 41 | 0% | Fort Worth 63%, Forest Hill 18%, Everman 16% | 12,577 | 9,921 | 1.27 | Near-full coverage. 19 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Burleson city limits. |
| 76009 | 0 | 1% | Alvarado 100% | 3,050 | 6,948 | 0.44 | Split. Partial coverage. 16 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Burleson city limits. |
| 76058 | 6 | 5% | Joshua 99% | 2,429 | 7,534 | 0.32 | Split. Partial coverage. Mostly outside Burleson city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Burleson: 76028, 76058, 76009.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Burleson’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 76028 (38.7% of households).
| ZIP | Burleson homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76028 | 18,725 | $101,138 | 22.7% | 6.6% | 38.7% | 4.9% | 5 | 23 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Burleson compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley | 5 mi | 11,829 | 1.89 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Joshua | 5 mi | 2,403 | 0.75 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Keene | 8 mi | 2,083 | 0.87 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Everman | 8 mi | 2,032 | 0.96 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Alvarado | 10 mi | 3,050 | 1.68 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Edgecliff Village | 10 mi | 84 | 0.06 | — | Few or none can choose |
Business electricity in Burleson
Burleson business meters: 2,603 (7.2 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Burleson’s main ZIP codes: 3 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
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How do I compare electricity plans in Burleson?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Burleson
Is Burleson deregulated for electricity?
Yes, where Oncor's wires reach the house, which in Burleson is most of the city: 18,777 homes with a Burleson mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 1.02 for each Census household. Split ZIP codes for Burleson: 76028, 76058, 76009; on those, check the exact address.
Which Burleson ZIP code has the most homes on the competitive market?
76028, with 21,555 competitive homes in ERCOT's data (18,725 addressed to Burleson) against roughly 27,903 Census households, a 0.77 ratio.
How many businesses in Burleson are on the competitive electricity market?
Yes, where Oncor delivers: 2,603 Burleson-addressed business meters are on the competitive market in ERCOT's data, and large accounts can also buy from commercial suppliers directly.
I'm moving to Burleson. How do I set up electricity?
Start with the address check: Oncor-delivered Burleson homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 76028, where 7.2% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 23 vacant-to-active meters in 76028 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Who restores power in Burleson after an outage?
Call Oncor (oncor.com/outages), the wires utility for Burleson's 18,777 competitive homes; a retail provider can't fix lines.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Johnson County · Tarrant County
Nearest town pages: Crowley · Cleburne · Mansfield · Benbrook · Arlington · White Settlement · Fort Worth · Midlothian
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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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