Copperas Cove, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
Copperas Cove sits on Oncor's wires, with a few split ZIP codes. Below: ZIP by ZIP, who can shop, and what plans cost this month.
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 16,508 active residential meters with a Copperas Cove address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). 1 of Copperas Cove's ZIP codes is split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Copperas Cove?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Copperas Cove choose an electricity provider?
636 of 16,483 Copperas Cove-addressed competitive homes (4%) are in split ZIP codes (76539), where a neighbor may have a different utility.
5 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Coryell County · Bell County · Lampasas County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Copperas Cove
Local numbers for setting up a home in Copperas Cove, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Copperas Cove helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 254-547-8718.
- Trash pickup: Trash and recycling service (number on the city trash page), 254-547-5245.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Copperas Cove ISD, Lampasas ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Killeen, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Copperas Cove
Typical weather near Copperas Cove, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Killeen, about 14 miles from the city center (station elevation 815 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 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 609 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 536. 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 | 36 | 2.5 | 3 | 536 |
| Feb | 63 | 40 | 2.2 | 9 | 387 |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 3.3 | 33 | 236 |
| Apr | 77 | 54 | 2.2 | 89 | 80 |
| May | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | 273 | 12 |
| Jun | 92 | 70 | 3.2 | 478 | 0 |
| Jul | 96 | 72 | 2.7 | 589 | 0 |
| Aug | 97 | 73 | 1.6 | 609 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | 400 | 5 |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 3.4 | 161 | 66 |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.7 | 35 | 257 |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 2.4 | 4 | 492 |
Historical weather records for Coryell County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -8°F (2021) and a record high of 112°F (2018), and a regional estimate of 24 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Coryell County. These are historical county extremes, not Copperas Cove'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 Copperas Cove, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00414792; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Copperas Cove?
- Population: 36,670 (2020 base) to 40,118 (July 2025), +9.4%, per Census Vintage 2025 estimates. The largest one-year change was +840 people, from July 2023 to July 2024. (Census)
- Of the 3,564,530 homes Oncor serves on the competitive market, 0.5% have a Copperas Cove mailing address. (ERCOT)
- From Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, 2026, 56 residential meters in Copperas Cove's main ZIP codes went from vacant to active in ERCOT's daily files, which usually means a move-in. (ERCOT)
- 1,104 of the 17,728 home meters in Copperas Cove's main ZIP codes (6.2%) were de-energized on October 5, 2026, typically a vacant unit awaiting its next account. (ERCOT)
- Copperas Cove's biggest ZIP code for electricity customers is 76522, with 15,847 of the 16,483 competitive homes that carry a Copperas Cove address and a ZIP-wide ratio of 0.92 meters per household. (ERCOT, Census)
- In ZIP 76539, which holds 636 Copperas Cove-addressed homes, ERCOT counts only 0.23 competitive meters per Census household. EIA's 2024 data lists Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, 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)
- 37.9% of households in 76522 rent (ACS 2020-2024), the most among Copperas Cove's main ZIP codes, so a lot of Copperas Cove electricity accounts open and close with each lease. (Census)
- Median household income across Copperas Cove's main ZIP codes runs from $72,206 in 76522 to $100,625 in 76539 (ACS 2020-2024); 38.0% of 76539 households and 26.1% of 76522 households report $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
- Of Copperas Cove's six nearest towns, Killeen has the most competitive homes (64,846, 11 mi away) and Harker Heights the fewest per household (0.98). (ERCOT, Census)
Copperas Cove electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 40,118 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 36,670 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 15,697 |
| Active residential meters with a Copperas Cove address | 16,508 |
| Active business meters with a Copperas Cove address | 1,630 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.05 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 16,508 |
| Counties | Coryell, Bell, Lampasas |
| ZIP codes touching Copperas Cove | 3 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Copperas Cove ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Copperas Cove 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) |
Copperas Cove 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 | Copperas Cove homes | Land in Copperas Cove | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76549 | 0 | 1% | Killeen 100% | 19,756 | 19,837 | 1.00 | Near-full coverage. 15 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Copperas Cove city limits. |
| 76522 | 15,847 | 15% | Copperas Cove 100% | 15,849 | 17,193 | 0.92 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76539 | 636 | 0% | Copperas Cove 82%, Kempner 18% | 775 | 3,338 | 0.23 | Split. Partial coverage. Mostly outside Copperas Cove city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Copperas Cove: 76539.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Copperas Cove’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 76539 (38.0% of households); renters in 76522 (37.9%).
| ZIP | Copperas Cove homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76522 | 15,847 | $72,206 | 37.9% | 5.5% | 26.1% | 2.9% | 5 | 55 |
| 76539 | 636 | $100,625 | 6.9% | 0.0% | 38.0% | 3.0% | 0 | 1 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Copperas Cove compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 11 mi | 64,846 | 1.08 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Lampasas | 16 mi | 0 | n/a | — | City-owned utility; no choice |
| Harker Heights | 17 mi | 12,170 | 0.98 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Nolanville | 19 mi | 3,338 | 1.24 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Gatesville | 24 mi | 3,593 | 1.17 | TNMP | Most addresses can choose |
| Salado | 26 mi | 4,474 | 4.86 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove business meters: 1,630 (10.1 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Copperas Cove’s main ZIP codes: 0 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
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How do I compare electricity plans in Copperas Cove?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Copperas Cove
Can I choose my electricity provider in Copperas Cove?
Most Copperas Cove homes can. ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract has 16,508 Copperas Cove-addressed homes on Oncor's competitive system, compared with 15,697 households in the Census survey. Split ZIP codes for Copperas Cove: 76539; on those, check the exact address.
Where do most Copperas Cove electricity customers live?
ZIP 76522: 15,847 of its 15,849 competitive residential meters use a Copperas Cove address, and the ZIP has about 17,193 Census households (ratio 0.92). Coverage is thinnest in 76539, at 0.23.
How many Copperas Cove households have a $250 electric bill?
Bills vary across Copperas Cove. 38.0% of households in 76539 told the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024) they pay $250 or more a month for electricity, compared with 26.1% in 76522. Bigger, older or all-electric homes push that share up, so compare plans at your own usage.
I'm moving to Copperas Cove. How do I set up electricity?
Start with the address check: Oncor-delivered Copperas Cove homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 76522, where 20.7% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 55 vacant-to-active meters in 76522 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Who do I call in Copperas Cove when the power goes out?
Call Oncor (oncor.com/outages), the wires utility for Copperas Cove's 16,508 competitive homes; a retail provider can't fix lines.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Coryell County · Bell County · Lampasas County
Nearest town pages: Killeen · Harker Heights · Gatesville · Belton · Temple · Round Rock · Hutto · Taylor
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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