Hitchcock, Texas electricity: CenterPoint wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
4,895 Hitchcock-addressed homes buy power on CenterPoint's system, about 1.8 for each Census household. 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 4,895 active residential meters with a Hitchcock address, all on CenterPoint's wires (October 5, 2026). 1 of Hitchcock's ZIP codes is split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Hitchcock?
Outages: CenterPoint at centerpointenergy.com/outage.
CenterPoint delivery charges and area
Can every address in Hitchcock choose an electricity provider?
Split ZIP codes holding Hitchcock homes: 77510. They carry 0 of the 4,895 competitive homes with a Hitchcock address (0%); on those streets a neighbor's utility can differ from yours.
Without retail choice unless opted in: 1 other utility in Galveston County (EIA 2024).
Moving to Hitchcock
Local numbers for setting up a home in Hitchcock, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Hitchcock helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 409-986-5591.
- Natural gas: CenterPoint Energy: gas customer service (Houston area), 713-659-2111.
- Public schools: Hitchcock ISD, Santa Fe ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Texas City, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Hitchcock
Typical weather near Hitchcock, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Galveston Scholes Field, about 9 miles from the city center (station elevation 5 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 92°F; January has the coolest average low, 49°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in July 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 648 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 290. 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 | 63 | 49 | 4.3 | 13 | 290 |
| Feb | 66 | 52 | 2.1 | 24 | 182 |
| Mar | 72 | 58 | 3.0 | 84 | 78 |
| Apr | 78 | 65 | 2.1 | 207 | 12 |
| May | 84 | 72 | 3.0 | 409 | 0 |
| Jun | 90 | 78 | 4.2 | 564 | 0 |
| Jul | 91 | 80 | 3.4 | 636 | 0 |
| Aug | 92 | 80 | 4.7 | 648 | 0 |
| Sep | 89 | 76 | 6.7 | 522 | 0 |
| Oct | 82 | 69 | 5.2 | 328 | 8 |
| Nov | 72 | 59 | 4.3 | 105 | 89 |
| Dec | 66 | 52 | 4.2 | 31 | 230 |
Historical weather records for Galveston County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of 7°F (1899) and a record high of 106°F (2000), and a regional estimate of 18 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Galveston County. These are historical county extremes, not Hitchcock'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 Hitchcock, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USW00012923; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Hitchcock?
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Hitchcock is 7,722 people, up 5.7% on the 2020 estimates base of 7,305. The largest one-year change was +235 people, from July 2021 to July 2022. July 1 estimates in between: 7,413 (2021), 7,648 (2022), 7,720 (2023), 7,749 (2024). (Census)
- Hitchcock covers 60.4 square miles of land and 31.7 square miles of water (Census 2025 Gazetteer). That works out to about 128 residents and 45 occupied households per square mile of land, with roughly 2.8 residents for every Hitchcock household. (Census, Census, Census)
- The Hitchcock mailing area is bigger than the city: ERCOT lists 4,895 competitive homes under the Hitchcock postal city, 1.8 for each of the city's 2,712 Census households. (ERCOT, Census)
- CenterPoint share: 0.2% of its 2,585,110 competitive residential meters carry a Hitchcock address. (ERCOT)
- On October 5, 2026, ERCOT showed 377 home meters switched off (de-energized) in the ZIP codes most Hitchcock homes use, against 4,895 switched on; that 7.2 percent is mostly vacant houses and apartments between occupants. (ERCOT)
- One ZIP code, 77563, holds almost every Hitchcock-addressed competitive home (4,895). Taken whole, 77563 has 1.21 competitive meters per Census household: 4,895 meters, 4,052 households. (ERCOT, Census)
- Among the 11 cities and towns that reach into Galveston County, Hitchcock places 9 for competitive homes on its postal city; the next one up is La Marque, at 8,126. (ERCOT)
- By the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates, Hitchcock is the number 9 city or town by population among the 14 that reach into Galveston County, one place ahead of Kemah (3,097 residents). (Census)
- Electric bills over $250 a month: 30.2 percent of households in 77563, Hitchcock's main ZIP code, per the ACS 2020-2024; the same survey puts median household income there at $75,806 and the renter share at 26.9 percent. (Census)
- By land area, 69% of Hitchcock lies in ZIP 77563 and 8% in 77510 (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place file); 2 ZIP codes cover at least 5% of the city each. (Census)
- Choice is broad around Hitchcock: even League City, the bottom of its six nearest towns on this measure, has 0.94 competitive homes per household; League City (16 mi) is the biggest at 40,501. (ERCOT, Census)
Hitchcock electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 7,722 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 7,305 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 2,712 |
| Active residential meters with a Hitchcock address | 4,895 |
| Active business meters with a Hitchcock address | 684 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.8 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | CenterPoint 4,895 |
| Counties | Galveston |
| ZIP codes touching Hitchcock | 2 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Hitchcock ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Hitchcock right now?
Same-day medians for CenterPoint’s area (CenterPoint: 173 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint | 14¢ | 13.2¢ | 13¢ | 6.5333¢/kWh + $4.90/mo (effective October 1, 2026; tariff) |
Hitchcock 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 | Meters per household | ERCOT competitive homes | Census households | With Hitchcock address | Share of ZIP land in Hitchcock | Mailing cities | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77510 | 1.22 | 6,643 | 5,441 | 0 | 17% | Santa Fe 97%, Texas City 3% | Split. Near-full coverage. Two delivery utilities: CenterPoint 6,413, TNMP 230 homes. |
| 77563 | 1.21 | 4,895 | 4,052 | 4,895 | 94% | Hitchcock 100% | Near-full coverage. |
Split ZIP codes for Hitchcock: 77510.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Hitchcock’s ZIP codes
ZIP 77563 leads Hitchcock on electric bills over $250 a month, reported by 30.2 percent of its households (Census ACS 2020-2024).
| ZIP | Bills $250+ | Household income (median) | Built since 2020 | Hitchcock-addressed homes | Renting | Meters added Oct 7-18 | In 5+ unit buildings | Vacant-to-active switches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77563 | 30.2% | $75,806 | 3.6% | 4,895 | 26.9% | 5 | 4.5% | 9 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
Hitchcock and its neighbors
| Nearby town (2,000+ residents) | Wires utility | Can homes choose? | Postal-city meters per household | Distance | Competitive homes, postal city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Marque | TNMP | Yes, mostly | 1.10 | 6 mi away | 8,126 homes |
| Galveston | CenterPoint | Yes, mostly | 1.44 | 7 mi away | 36,198 homes |
| Santa Fe | CenterPoint | Yes, mostly | 1.94 | 9 mi away | 9,111 homes |
| Dickinson | TNMP | Yes, mostly | 2.16 | 12 mi away | 16,662 homes |
| Texas City | TNMP | Yes, mostly | 1.11 | 13 mi away | 24,149 homes |
| League City | TNMP | Yes, mostly | 0.94 | 16 mi away | 40,501 homes |
Business electricity in Hitchcock
Hitchcock business meters: 684 (7.2 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Hitchcock’s main ZIP codes: 0 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
Larger accounts can go out to bid with retail providers and direct suppliers; we can’t promise savings or bids.
How do I compare electricity plans in Hitchcock?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Hitchcock
Can I choose my electricity provider in Hitchcock?
Most Hitchcock homes can. ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract has 4,895 Hitchcock-addressed homes on CenterPoint's competitive system, compared with 2,712 households in the Census survey. Addresses in 77510 (split) need an exact-address check before you shop.
What is the biggest Hitchcock ZIP code for electricity customers?
77563. It holds 4,895 Hitchcock-addressed competitive homes; counting every address in the ZIP, ERCOT has 4,895 meters for roughly 4,052 households, a 1.21 ratio.
How much is electricity in Hitchcock right now?
On October 19, 2026, the median fixed-rate Power to Choose listing on CenterPoint's wires was 13.2¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month (173 listings); CenterPoint's delivery charge of 6.5333¢ per kWh plus $4.90 a month is included. A median is not a quote.
I'm moving to Hitchcock. How do I set up electricity?
Confirm the address is on CenterPoint's wires, then pick a plan and a start date. In 77563, 16.1% of residents moved in the past year (ACS); 9 meters in 77563 went vacant-to-active Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Hitchcock?
4,895 Hitchcock-addressed meters against 2,712 city households is 1.8 per household: the Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock power outage?
Call CenterPoint (centerpointenergy.com/outage), the wires utility for Hitchcock's 4,895 competitive homes; a retail provider can't fix lines.
Where to next?
Up: CenterPoint area · Galveston County
Nearest town pages: La Marque · Galveston · Santa Fe · Dickinson · Texas City · League City · Bacliff · Alvin
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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)
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric
- CenterPoint delivery tariff (effective October 1, 2026)
- Census Bureau 2025 Gazetteer Files, Texas places (land and water area)
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