Jacksonville, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 2 split ZIP codes to check
Jacksonville: 14,658 residents, 4,807 households in the Census survey and 8,941 competitive home meters on its postal city. Here is who delivers the power, which addresses can shop and what plans cost on Oncor's wires.
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 8,941 active residential meters with a Jacksonville address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). 2 of Jacksonville's ZIP codes are split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Jacksonville?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Jacksonville choose an electricity provider?
Split ZIP codes holding Jacksonville homes: 75757, 75785. They carry 149 of the 8,939 competitive homes with a Jacksonville address (2%); on those streets a neighbor's utility can differ from yours.
Without retail choice unless opted in: 2 other utilities in Cherokee County (EIA 2024).
Moving to Jacksonville
Local numbers for setting up a home in Jacksonville, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Jacksonville helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 903-586-3510.
- Natural gas: CenterPoint Energy: gas customer service (Beaumont/East Texas), 800-376-9663.
- Public schools: Jacksonville ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville
Typical weather near Jacksonville, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Jacksonville, about 1 mile from the city center (station elevation 560 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 94°F; January has the coolest average low, 34°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 550 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 591. 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 | 58 | 34 | 4.5 | 3 | 591 |
| Feb | 63 | 37 | 4.2 | 4 | 430 |
| Mar | 70 | 43 | 3.8 | 20 | 278 |
| Apr | 77 | 51 | 3.4 | 76 | 103 |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.3 | 237 | 13 |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 4.0 | 423 | 0 |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 3.4 | 550 | 0 |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 3.1 | 539 | 0 |
| Sep | 89 | 64 | 3.6 | 350 | 4 |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 4.8 | 122 | 80 |
| Nov | 68 | 43 | 4.2 | 19 | 296 |
| Dec | 61 | 37 | 4.2 | 6 | 508 |
Historical weather records for Cherokee County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -6°F (2021) and a record high of 111°F (1925), and a regional estimate of 24 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Cherokee County. These are historical county extremes, not Jacksonville'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 Jacksonville, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00414525; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Jacksonville?
- Coverage gap: 75757, home to 105 Jacksonville-addressed meters, has 0.64 ERCOT meters for each household the Census counts there. That fits co-op service: EIA's 2024 lists for the counties tied to the ZIP include 4 co-ops, such as the Wood County, Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corp, and Houston County co-ops, plus SWEPCO (AEP) outside ERCOT. Co-op homes stay off the competitive market unless their co-op opts in. (ERCOT, Census, EIA-861)
- Jacksonville counted about 14,658 residents in the Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, against 14,014 in the 2020 base, a change of +4.6%. The largest one-year change was +240 people, from July 2022 to July 2023. July 1 estimates in between: 14,177 (2021), 14,279 (2022), 14,519 (2023), 14,662 (2024). (Census)
- Jacksonville covers 15.1 square miles of land and 2.0 square miles of water (Census 2025 Gazetteer). That works out to about 968 residents and 317 occupied households per square mile of land, with roughly 3.0 residents for every Jacksonville household. (Census, Census, Census)
- The Jacksonville mailing area is bigger than the city: ERCOT lists 8,941 competitive homes under the Jacksonville postal city, 1.86 for each of the city's 4,807 Census households. (ERCOT, Census)
- Oncor share: 0.3% of its 3,564,530 competitive residential meters carry a Jacksonville address. (ERCOT)
- Move-ins show up as vacant-to-active switches in ERCOT's daily files: 21 of them in the ZIP codes most Jacksonville homes use, Oct. 7-18, 2026. (ERCOT)
- Vacancy signal: 10.5 percent of residential meters in Jacksonville's core ZIP codes were de-energized on October 5, 2026 (1,440 off, 12,240 on), per ERCOT. (ERCOT)
- 98 percent of Jacksonville's competitive homes (8,790 of 8,939) are in 75766; counting every address in that ZIP, ERCOT has 0.95 meters for each Census household. (ERCOT, Census)
- Among the 9 cities and towns that reach into Cherokee County, Jacksonville places 1 for competitive homes on its postal city; second place is Bullard, at 3,151. (ERCOT)
- By the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates, Jacksonville is the number 1 city or town by population among the 10 that reach into Cherokee County, one place ahead of Rusk (5,568 residents). (Census)
- Mailing cities on the 8,838 competitive home meters in 75766, Jacksonville's main ZIP code: Jacksonville 8,790, New Summerfield 39. A mailing city is not a city limit, so the service address, not the postal name, settles which utility serves a home. (ERCOT)
- The ACS 2020-2024 median household income tops out in 75757 ($91,165) and bottoms out in 75766 ($51,394) among Jacksonville's core ZIP codes, where 46.7 and 31.1 percent of households, respectively, report electric bills above $250. (Census)
Jacksonville electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 14,658 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 14,014 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 4,807 |
| Active residential meters with a Jacksonville address | 8,941 |
| Active business meters with a Jacksonville address | 2,827 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.86 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 8,941 |
| Counties | Cherokee |
| ZIP codes touching Jacksonville | 3 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 2 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Jacksonville ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Jacksonville 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) |
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville address | Share of ZIP land in Jacksonville | Mailing cities | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75766 | 0.95 | 8,838 | 9,260 | 8,790 | 4% | Jacksonville 99% | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Jacksonville city limits. |
| 75757 | 0.64 | 3,402 | 5,357 | 105 | 0% | Bullard 93%, Tyler 3%, Jacksonville 3% | Split. Most homes, not all. Mostly outside Jacksonville city limits. |
| 75785 | 0.65 | 1,991 | 3,082 | 44 | 0% | Rusk 92%, Gallatin 5%, Jacksonville 2% | Split. Most homes, not all. Mostly outside Jacksonville city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Jacksonville: 75757, 75785.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Jacksonville’s ZIP codes
ZIP 75757 leads Jacksonville on electric bills over $250 a month, reported by 46.7 percent of its households; 75766 has the largest renter share, 29.3 percent; 75757 the most homes built since 2020, 6.4 percent (Census ACS 2020-2024).
| ZIP | Bills $250+ | Household income (median) | Built since 2020 | Jacksonville-addressed homes | Renting | Meters added Oct 7-18 | In 5+ unit buildings | Vacant-to-active switches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75766 | 31.1% | $51,394 | 0.8% | 8,790 | 29.3% | 3 | 4.2% | 17 |
| 75757 | 46.7% | $91,165 | 6.4% | 105 | 16.4% | 6 | 0.0% | 4 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
Jacksonville and its neighbors
| Nearby town (2,000+ residents) | Wires utility | Can homes choose? | Postal-city meters per household | Distance | Competitive homes, postal city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 2.05 | 13 mi away | 3,151 homes |
| Rusk | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.77 | 13 mi away | 1,840 homes |
| Troup | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 2.23 | 15 mi away | 1,684 homes |
| Whitehouse | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.57 | 18 mi away | 4,531 homes |
| Tyler | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.94 | 25 mi away | 74,629 homes |
| Palestine | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.80 | 26 mi away | 12,143 homes |
Business electricity in Jacksonville
Jacksonville business meters: 2,827 (3.2 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Jacksonville’s main ZIP codes: 3 (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 Jacksonville?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Jacksonville
Does Jacksonville have electricity choice?
Yes, where Oncor's wires reach the house, which in Jacksonville is most of the city: 8,941 homes with a Jacksonville mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 1.86 for each Census household. Addresses in 75757, 75785 (all split) need an exact-address check before you shop.
Which Jacksonville ZIP code has the most homes on the competitive market?
That is 75766, home to 8,790 of the competitive meters with a Jacksonville address. ZIP-wide: 8,838 ERCOT meters, about 9,260 Census households, 0.95 per household. At the other end, 75757 shows 0.64.
How many Jacksonville households have a $250 electric bill?
75757 has the highest share of $250-plus monthly electric bills among Jacksonville's core ZIP codes (46.7 percent of households, ACS 2020-2024); 75766 has 31.1 percent. Bigger and all-electric homes push the share up.
How do I start electric service at a new Jacksonville address?
Start with the address check: Oncor-delivered Jacksonville homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 75766, where 11.2% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 17 vacant-to-active meters in 75766 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Jacksonville?
8,941 Jacksonville-addressed meters against 4,807 city households is 1.86 per household: the Jacksonville 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.
Who restores power in Jacksonville after an outage?
Oncor, at oncor.com/outages: it carries power to all 8,941 Jacksonville-addressed competitive homes, whatever retail provider bills them.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Cherokee County
Nearest town pages: Rusk · Whitehouse · Tyler · Palestine · Athens · Lindale · Nacogdoches · Crockett
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)
- Census Bureau 2025 Gazetteer Files, Texas places (land and water area)
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