Forney, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
Two questions decide electricity in Forney: whose wires reach your street, and what plans on Oncor's system cost right now. This page answers both from ERCOT, Census and PUCT data.
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 13,726 active residential meters with a Forney address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). Many Forney addresses can choose a retail provider, but not all: the ZIP codes covering Forney's city limits average about 0.57 competitive meters per Census household, which fits co-op or other non-choice service on some streets. Check your exact address.
Who delivers electricity in Forney?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Forney choose an electricity provider?
13,725 of 13,725 Forney-addressed competitive homes (100%) are in split ZIP codes (75126), where a neighbor may have a different utility.
2 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Kaufman County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Forney
Local numbers for setting up a home in Forney, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Forney helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 972-552-6645.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Forney ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Terrell, 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 Forney
Typical weather near Forney, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Terrell Municipal Airport, about 11 miles from the city center (station elevation 475 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 96°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 625 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 574. 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 | 36 | 2.6 | 3 | 574 |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 2.7 | 8 | 410 |
| Mar | 69 | 47 | 3.7 | 31 | 250 |
| Apr | 76 | 54 | 3.1 | 93 | 90 |
| May | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | 286 | 10 |
| Jun | 92 | 71 | 3.4 | 490 | 0 |
| Jul | 96 | 74 | 2.0 | 620 | 0 |
| Aug | 96 | 74 | 2.3 | 625 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 2.7 | 400 | 2 |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 4.5 | 150 | 70 |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 3.1 | 26 | 281 |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 3.6 | 6 | 524 |
Historical weather records for Kaufman County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -7°F (2021) and a record high of 113°F (1936), and a regional estimate of 24 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Kaufman County. These are historical county extremes, not Forney'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 Forney, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USW00053911; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Forney?
- In ZIP 75126, which holds 13,725 Forney-addressed homes, ERCOT counts only 0.57 competitive meters per Census household. EIA's 2024 data lists Farmers Electric Cooperative, HILCO Electric Cooperative, and Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative 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)
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Forney is 41,658 people, up 78.9% on the 2020 estimates base of 23,291. The largest one-year change was +4,860 people, from July 2021 to July 2022. (Census)
- The Forney mailing area is bigger than the city: ERCOT lists 13,726 competitive homes under the Forney postal city, 1.4 for each of the city's 9,837 Census households. The Census household count (ACS 2020-2024) also lags a city that grew 79% since 2020. (ERCOT, Census)
- Of the 3,564,530 homes Oncor serves on the competitive market, 0.4% have a Forney mailing address. (ERCOT)
- From Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, 2026, 25 residential meters in Forney's main ZIP codes went from vacant to active in ERCOT's daily files, which usually means a move-in. (ERCOT)
- 656 of the 14,783 home meters in Forney's main ZIP codes (4.4%) were de-energized on October 5, 2026, typically a vacant unit awaiting its next account. (ERCOT)
- Nearly all Forney-addressed competitive homes (13,725) are in one ZIP code, 75126, which it shares with Heath (360 homes) and Mesquite (40 homes). ZIP-wide, ERCOT counts 14,127 competitive meters for 24,912 Census households, a 0.57 ratio. (ERCOT, Census)
- By competitive homes on its postal city, Forney is number 3 of the 14 cities and towns touching Kaufman County, just behind Mesquite (53,169). (ERCOT)
- In 75126, the ZIP holding most Forney homes, the ACS 2020-2024 survey finds a median household income of $103,673, 19.5% renters and 28.7% of households with $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
- Nearby, McLendon-Chisholm (8 mi) has just 0.44 competitive homes per household, while Mesquite counts 53,169 on its postal city. (ERCOT, Census)
Forney electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 41,658 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 23,291 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 9,837 |
| Active residential meters with a Forney address | 13,726 |
| Active business meters with a Forney address | 1,658 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.4 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 13,726 |
| Counties | Kaufman |
| ZIP codes touching Forney | 1 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Forney ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Forney 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) |
Forney 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 | Forney homes | Land in Forney | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75126 | 13,725 | 18% | Forney 97%, Heath 3% | 14,127 | 24,912 | 0.57 | Split. Partial coverage. |
Split ZIP codes for Forney: 75126.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Forney’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 75126 (28.7% of households); post-2020 homes in 75126 (19.5%).
| ZIP | Forney homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75126 | 13,725 | $103,673 | 19.5% | 4.5% | 28.7% | 19.5% | 7 | 25 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Forney compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talty | 4 mi | 0 | n/a | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Sunnyvale | 7 mi | 2,935 | 1.14 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Crandall | 8 mi | 2,264 | 1.53 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Heath | 8 mi | 4,385 | 1.23 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Mesquite | 8 mi | 53,169 | 1.06 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 8 mi | 606 | 0.44 | Oncor | Partly |
Business electricity in Forney
Forney business meters: 1,658 (8.3 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Forney’s main ZIP codes: 4 (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 Forney?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Forney
Can I choose my electricity provider in Forney?
For many addresses, if Oncor delivers there: 13,726 Forney-addressed homes are on the competitive market, yet ZIP codes inside Forney show fewer competitive meters than households, which points to co-op service on some streets. Split ZIP codes for Forney: 75126; on those, check the exact address.
What is the biggest Forney ZIP code for electricity customers?
75126, with 14,127 competitive homes in ERCOT's data (13,725 addressed to Forney) against roughly 24,912 Census households, a 0.57 ratio.
Can businesses in Forney choose an electricity provider?
Yes, where Oncor delivers: 1,658 Forney-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 Forney. How do I set up electricity?
Confirm the address is on Oncor's wires, then pick a plan and a start date. In 75126, 15.9% of residents moved in the past year (ACS); 25 75126 meters went vacant-to-active Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Forney?
13,726 Forney-addressed meters against 9,837 city households is 1.4 per household: the Forney 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 do I report a Forney power outage?
Oncor, at oncor.com/outages: it carries power to all 13,726 Forney-addressed competitive homes, whatever retail provider bills them. Co-op members report outages to their co-op.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Kaufman County
Nearest town pages: Mesquite · Seagoville · Terrell · Balch Springs · Rockwall · Rowlett · Fate · Garland
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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