Hurst, Texas electricity: Oncor wires and 15,468 competitive homes
Two questions decide electricity in Hurst: 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 15,468 active residential meters with a Hurst address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). Nearly every Hurst address in our data is on Oncor's wires and can pick a retail provider.
Who delivers electricity in Hurst?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Hurst choose an electricity provider?
None of the ZIP codes holding Hurst's 15,467 competitive homes is flagged split, so most Hurst streets can shop.
3 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Tarrant County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Hurst
Local numbers for setting up a home in Hurst, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Hurst helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 817-788-7040.
- Trash pickup: Republic Services: trash and recycling, 817-332-7301.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Birdville ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Hurst, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Hurst
Typical weather near Hurst, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Fort Worth Wsfo, about 7 miles from the city center (station elevation 644 ft). These are normals for that station, not readings at your address. July is the warmest month on average, with a normal daily high of 94°F; January has the coolest average low, 36°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 July at 608 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 606. 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 | 56 | 36 | 2.2 | 2 | 606 |
| Feb | 59 | 39 | 2.6 | 6 | 446 |
| Mar | 67 | 47 | 3.3 | 29 | 276 |
| Apr | 75 | 54 | 3.3 | 85 | 103 |
| May | 82 | 64 | 4.3 | 256 | 15 |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 4.3 | 469 | 0 |
| Jul | 94 | 75 | 2.8 | 608 | 0 |
| Aug | 94 | 75 | 2.6 | 600 | 0 |
| Sep | 87 | 68 | 2.7 | 368 | 5 |
| Oct | 77 | 56 | 4.6 | 130 | 87 |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 2.6 | 20 | 311 |
| Dec | 57 | 37 | 2.9 | 4 | 565 |
Historical weather records for Tarrant County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -12°F (1899) and a record high of 115°F (1909), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Tarrant County. These are historical county extremes, not Hurst'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 Hurst, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00413285; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Hurst?
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Hurst is 38,974 people, down 3.6% on the 2020 estimates base of 40,424. The largest one-year change was -551 people, from July 2024 to July 2025. (Census)
- Of the 3,564,530 homes Oncor serves on the competitive market, 0.4% have a Hurst mailing address. (ERCOT)
- From Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, 2026, 17 residential meters in Hurst's main ZIP codes went from vacant to active in ERCOT's daily files, which usually means a move-in. (ERCOT)
- Hurst's main ZIP codes: 16,791 active and 228 de-energized residential meters (1.3% de-energized, usually empty or between tenants). (ERCOT)
- ZIP 76053 holds 10,624 of the 15,467 competitive homes with a Hurst address (69%); across the whole ZIP there are 0.98 competitive meters per Census household. (ERCOT, Census)
- 49.8% of households in 76053 rent (ACS 2020-2024), the most among Hurst's main ZIP codes, so a lot of Hurst electricity accounts open and close with each lease. (Census)
- 76054 is Hurst's highest-income main ZIP (median $109,881) and 76053 the other end ($64,141), per ACS 2020-2024; $250+ electric bills: 34.8% versus 19.4% of households. (Census)
- By land area, 61% of Hurst lies in ZIP 76053 and 38% in 76054 (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place file); 2 ZIP codes cover at least 5% of the city each. (Census)
- Of Hurst's six nearest towns, North Richland Hills has the most competitive homes (30,494, 3 mi away) and Colleyville the fewest per household (0.92). (ERCOT, Census)
Hurst electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 38,974 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 40,424 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 15,763 |
| Active residential meters with a Hurst address | 15,468 |
| Active business meters with a Hurst address | 2,416 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 0.98 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 15,468 |
| Counties | Tarrant |
| ZIP codes touching Hurst | 2 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Hurst ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Hurst 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) |
Hurst 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 | Hurst homes | Land in Hurst | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76053 | 10,624 | 75% | Hurst 89%, Fort Worth 11% | 11,947 | 12,228 | 0.98 | Near-full coverage. |
| 76054 | 4,843 | 99% | Hurst 100% | 4,844 | 4,600 | 1.05 | Near-full coverage. |
Split ZIP codes for Hurst: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Hurst’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 76054 (34.8% of households); renters in 76053 (49.8%).
| ZIP | Hurst homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76053 | 10,624 | $64,141 | 49.8% | 17.5% | 19.4% | 0.8% | 3 | 15 |
| 76054 | 4,843 | $109,881 | 13.6% | 0.7% | 34.8% | 0.2% | 1 | 2 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Hurst compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 3 mi | 22,081 | 1.07 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| North Richland Hills | 3 mi | 30,494 | 1.11 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Richland Hills | 3 mi | 3,791 | 1.18 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Colleyville | 4 mi | 8,324 | 0.92 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Watauga | 5 mi | 8,345 | 1.05 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Haltom City | 5 mi | 17,823 | 1.01 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Hurst
Hurst business meters: 2,416 (6.4 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Hurst’s main ZIP codes: 5 (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 Hurst?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Hurst
Is Hurst deregulated for electricity?
Yes, where Oncor's wires reach the house, which in Hurst is most of the city: 15,468 homes with a Hurst mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 0.98 for each Census household. None of Hurst's ZIP codes is flagged split, though an address check is still the only sure answer.
Where do most Hurst electricity customers live?
76053, with 11,947 competitive homes in ERCOT's data (10,624 addressed to Hurst) against roughly 12,228 Census households, a 0.98 ratio.
How many Hurst households have a $250 electric bill?
In 76054, 34.8% of households reported electricity bills of $250 or more a month in the ACS 2020-2024 survey, the highest among Hurst's main ZIP codes; in 76053 it was 19.4%. House size and heating type explain much of the difference.
I'm moving to Hurst. How do I set up electricity?
Start with the address check: Oncor-delivered Hurst homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 76054, where 9.4% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 15 vacant-to-active meters in 76053 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Who do I call in Hurst when the power goes out?
Oncor, at oncor.com/outages: it carries power to all 15,468 Hurst-addressed competitive homes, whatever retail provider bills them.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Tarrant County
Nearest town pages: Bedford · North Richland Hills · Colleyville · Watauga · Haltom City · Euless · Keller · Southlake
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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