Edinburg, Texas electricity: AEP Texas Central wires, 3 split ZIP codes to check
Edinburg is AEP Texas Central territory with several split ZIP codes; this page shows, ZIP by ZIP, who can shop and what plans cost.
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: Every Edinburg-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on AEP Texas Central's wires (28,882 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Most Edinburg addresses can choose a retail provider, but 3 of the ZIP codes below are split, so check your exact address.
Who delivers electricity in Edinburg?
Outages: AEP Texas Central at aeptexas.com/outages.
AEP Texas Central delivery charges and area
Can every address in Edinburg choose an electricity provider?
Of the 28,791 Edinburg-addressed competitive homes we can place by ZIP code, 15,430 (54%) are in the split ZIP codes 78541, 78542, 78538; on those streets, a neighbor may be on a different utility. The ZIP table below marks each one.
EIA’s 2024 data lists 1 other utility (co-ops, city-owned or outside ERCOT) in the county around Edinburg; they are named on Hidalgo County. Their customers can’t choose unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Edinburg
Local numbers for setting up a home in Edinburg, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Edinburg helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 956-388-1896.
- Trash pickup: City of Edinburg Solid Waste Management: trash and recycling, 956-381-5635.
- Natural gas: Texas Gas Service: customer service, 800-700-2443.
- Public schools: Edinburg CISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Edinburg Mega Center, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Edinburg
Typical weather near Edinburg, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Edinburg, about 2 miles from the city center (station elevation 96 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, 49°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in May 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 August at 683 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 214. 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 | 70 | 49 | 1.3 | 46 | 214 |
| Feb | 75 | 54 | 1.0 | 101 | 119 |
| Mar | 80 | 58 | 1.4 | 179 | 52 |
| Apr | 86 | 65 | 1.4 | 317 | 6 |
| May | 92 | 71 | 2.6 | 518 | 0 |
| Jun | 95 | 75 | 2.8 | 600 | 0 |
| Jul | 97 | 77 | 2.6 | 671 | 0 |
| Aug | 98 | 77 | 1.8 | 683 | 0 |
| Sep | 93 | 73 | 4.3 | 551 | 0 |
| Oct | 89 | 66 | 2.5 | 390 | 3 |
| Nov | 79 | 58 | 1.3 | 156 | 57 |
| Dec | 73 | 51 | 1.1 | 73 | 174 |
Historical weather records for Hidalgo County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of 10°F (1962) and a record high of 113°F (1998), and a regional estimate of 12 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Hidalgo County. These are historical county extremes, not Edinburg'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 Edinburg, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00412758; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Edinburg?
- Magic Valley Electric Cooperative also serves parts of the Rio Grande Valley; EIA lists it in Hidalgo and Cameron counties. Its members are not on the competitive market. Source: Magic Valley; EIA-861 (2024).
- Census estimates put Edinburg at 110,700 residents on July 1, 2025, up 10.4% from a 2020 estimates base of 100,314. Source: Census Bureau.
- ERCOT's daily files added 31 new residential meters in Edinburg's main ZIP codes between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18, 2026, 14 of them in 78542. Source: ERCOT daily.
- Edinburg-addressed business meters number 4,907 in ERCOT's Oct. 5 extract, one for every 5.9 homes. Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- Among the 22 cities and towns that touch Hidalgo County, Edinburg ranks 3 by competitive homes on its postal city in ERCOT's data, behind McAllen (50,000). Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- Renters make up 47.0% of households in 78541, the highest share among Edinburg's main ZIP codes (ACS 2020-2024), so many Edinburg addresses change hands, and electricity accounts, every year. Source: Census ACS.
Edinburg electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 110,700 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 100,314 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 35,680 |
| Active residential meters with an Edinburg address | 28,882 |
| Active business meters with an Edinburg address | 4,907 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 0.81 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | AEP Texas Central 28,882 |
| Counties | Hidalgo |
| ZIP codes touching Edinburg | 5 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 3 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Edinburg ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Edinburg right now?
Same-day medians for AEP Texas Central’s area (AEP Texas Central: 164 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas Central | 12.7¢ | 12.1¢ | 12¢ | 5.6898¢/kWh + $3.24/mo (effective September 29, 2026; tariff) |
Edinburg 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 | Main postal cities (homes) | ZIP land inside Edinburg | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78539 | Edinburg 95%, San Carlos 3%, Moore Field 2% | 100% | 13,959 | 14,171 | 0.99 | Near-full coverage. |
| 78541 | Edinburg 99% | 5% | 9,211 | 16,679 | 0.55 | Split. Partial coverage. 12 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Edinburg city limits. |
| 78542 | Edinburg 99% | 10% | 6,403 | 23,943 | 0.27 | Split. Partial coverage. 14 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 78543 | Elsa 98%, Edinburg 1% | 0% | 4,557 | 2,834 | 1.61 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Edinburg city limits. |
| 78538 | Edcouch 60%, Monte Alto 33%, Elsa 5% | 0% | 2,128 | 3,556 | 0.60 | Split. Most homes, not all. Mostly outside Edinburg city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Edinburg: 78541, 78542, 78538.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Edinburg’s ZIP codes
Among Edinburg’s main ZIP codes, 78539 has the largest share of households paying $250 or more a month for electricity (25.5%); 78541 has the most renters (47.0% of households); 78542 has the newest housing (5.2% built in 2020 or later).
How do towns near Edinburg compare?
Within about 28 miles; whole-place estimates.
| Town | Population | Distance | Delivery utility | Status | Competitive homes (postal city) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 150,640 | 9 mi | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose | 50,000 |
| San Juan | 37,868 | 9 mi | AEP Texas Central | Partly | 5,038 |
| Palmhurst | 2,562 | 10 mi | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose | 688 |
| Alamo | 20,625 | 10 mi | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose | 8,166 |
| Alton | 24,138 | 10 mi | AEP Texas Central | Partly | 2,317 |
| Elsa | 5,820 | 10 mi | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose | 4,756 |
Business electricity in Edinburg
ERCOT lists 4,907 active business meters with an Edinburg address, about one for every 5.9 homes, and 11 meters in ERCOT’s large non-residential class across Edinburg’s main ZIP codes.
Power Hopper compares offers from retail electric providers and direct suppliers for businesses. For high-consumption businesses, we can run a competitive bid so more than one supplier prices the same usage. 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 Edinburg?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Edinburg
Can Edinburg residents pick their own electric company?
Yes, if AEP Texas Central delivers to your address. ERCOT lists 28,882 Edinburg-addressed homes on the competitive market (October 5, 2026), about 0.81 per Census household. 3 of the ZIP codes touching Edinburg are split (78541, 78542, 78538), so check your exact address.
Which Edinburg ZIP code has the most homes on the competitive market?
78539. ERCOT lists 13,959 competitive residential meters there, 13,309 with an Edinburg address, against about 14,171 Census households in the ZIP (ratio 0.99). Among Edinburg's main ZIP codes, 78542 has the fewest competitive meters per household, 0.27.
How many Edinburg households have a $250 electric bill?
It varies by ZIP code. In the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024), 25.5% of households in 78539 reported paying $250 or more a month for electricity, the highest share among Edinburg's main ZIP codes, against 21.7% in 78542. Home size, age and heating type drive much of that, so compare plans at your own usage.
Who do I call in Edinburg when the power goes out?
AEP Texas Central, which delivers to all 28,882 Edinburg-addressed homes in ERCOT's competitive data, not your retail provider. aeptexas.com/outages.
Where to next?
Up: AEP Texas Central area · Hidalgo County
Nearest town pages: McAllen · Mission · Harlingen · Corpus Christi · Laredo · Victoria · Sugar Land · 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)
- AEP Texas (Central Division)
- AEP Texas Central delivery tariff (effective September 29, 2026)
- Magic Valley Electric Cooperative
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