Lacy-Lakeview, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
Lacy-Lakeview: 7,240 residents, 2,681 households in the Census survey and 3,193 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 3,193 active residential meters with a Lacy-Lakeview address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). 1 of Lacy-Lakeview's ZIP codes is split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Lacy-Lakeview?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Lacy-Lakeview choose an electricity provider?
ERCOT records almost no homes under this postal city, so use the ZIP table below and check your exact address.
Without retail choice unless opted in: 3 other utilities in McLennan County (EIA 2024).
Moving to Lacy-Lakeview
Local numbers for setting up a home in Lacy-Lakeview, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Lacy-Lakeview helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Lacy Lakeview: City Hall (main line), 254-799-2458.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Connally ISD, La Vega ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Waco, 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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What is different about electricity in Lacy-Lakeview?
- Lacy-Lakeview counted about 7,240 residents in the Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, against 7,179 in the 2020 base, a change of +0.8%. The largest one-year change was +51 people, from July 2020 to July 2021. July 1 estimates in between: 7,242 (2021), 7,272 (2022), 7,276 (2023), 7,235 (2024). (Census)
- Lacy-Lakeview covers 4.4 square miles of land (Census 2025 Gazetteer). That works out to about 1,663 residents and 616 occupied households per square mile of land, with roughly 2.7 residents for every Lacy-Lakeview household. (Census, Census, Census)
- Oncor delivers to 3,564,530 competitive homes in all; the 3,193 with a Lacy-Lakeview address are 0.09 percent of them, roughly one in 1,116. (ERCOT)
- Among the 19 cities and towns that reach into McLennan County, Lacy-Lakeview places 7 for competitive homes on its postal city; the next one up is Lorena, at 3,355. (ERCOT)
- By the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates, Lacy-Lakeview is the number 6 city or town by population among the 21 that reach into McLennan County, one place ahead of McGregor (6,405 residents). (Census)
- By land area, 91% of Lacy-Lakeview lies in ZIP 76705 and 9% in 76640 (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place file); 2 ZIP codes cover at least 5% of the city each. (Census)
- Waco, 7 miles from Lacy-Lakeview, has the most competitive homes nearby (60,431); Bellmead has the fewest per household, still 1.05. (ERCOT, Census)
Lacy-Lakeview electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 7,240 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 7,179 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 2,681 |
| Active residential meters with a Lacy-Lakeview address | 3,193 |
| Active business meters with a Lacy-Lakeview address | 482 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.19 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 3,193 |
| Counties | McLennan |
| ZIP codes touching Lacy-Lakeview | 2 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Lacy-Lakeview ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Lacy-Lakeview 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) |
Lacy-Lakeview 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 Lacy-Lakeview address | Share of ZIP land in Lacy-Lakeview | Mailing cities | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76705 | 1.04 | 11,065 | 10,625 | 0 | 3% | Waco 36%, Bellmead 34%, Lacy Lakeview 29% | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Lacy-Lakeview city limits. |
| 76640 | 0.58 | 641 | 1,114 | 0 | 1% | Waco 92%, Elm Mott 8% | Split. Partial coverage. Mostly outside Lacy-Lakeview city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Lacy-Lakeview: 76640.
Lacy-Lakeview and its neighbors
| Nearby town (2,000+ residents) | Wires utility | Can homes choose? | Postal-city meters per household | Distance | Competitive homes, postal city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmead | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.05 | 2 mi away | 3,746 homes |
| Waco | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.12 | 7 mi away | 60,431 homes |
| Woodway | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.08 | 12 mi away | 3,999 homes |
| West | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 2.80 | 12 mi away | 2,548 homes |
| Robinson | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.20 | 12 mi away | 4,902 homes |
| Hewitt | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.10 | 13 mi away | 6,633 homes |
Business electricity in Lacy-Lakeview
Lacy-Lakeview business meters: 482 (6.6 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Lacy-Lakeview’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 Lacy-Lakeview?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Lacy-Lakeview
Does Lacy-Lakeview have electricity choice?
Yes, where Oncor's wires reach the house, which in Lacy-Lakeview is most of the city: 3,193 homes with a Lacy-Lakeview mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 1.19 for each Census household. Addresses in 76640 (split) need an exact-address check before you shop.
What do Lacy-Lakeview electricity plans cost per kWh?
On October 19, 2026, the median fixed-rate Power to Choose listing on Oncor's wires was 13.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month (170 listings); Oncor's delivery charge of 6.8673¢ per kWh plus $4.06 a month is included. A median is not a quote.
Why does my Lacy-Lakeview home have a Waco address?
76705 covers part of Lacy-Lakeview, but the Postal Service names most of it Waco: that postal city is on 36 percent of the ZIP's 11,065 competitive home meters, Lacy-Lakeview on almost none. Your mailing city is not your city limits; the service address decides the utility.
How many Lacy-Lakeview homes are on the competitive electricity market?
ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract lists 3,193 competitive residential meters with a Lacy-Lakeview mailing address and 482 business meters; ACS 2020-2024: 2,681 occupied Lacy-Lakeview households.
Where do I report a Lacy-Lakeview power outage?
Oncor, at oncor.com/outages: it carries power to all 3,193 Lacy-Lakeview-addressed competitive homes, whatever retail provider bills them.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · McLennan County
Nearest town pages: Bellmead · Waco · Woodway · Robinson · Hewitt · McGregor · Marlin · Hillsboro
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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)
- 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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