Lake Jackson, Texas electricity: CenterPoint wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
Lake Jackson sits on CenterPoint's wires, with a few split ZIP codes. Below: ZIP by ZIP, who can shop, and what plans cost this month.
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: Lake Jackson homes in ERCOT's competitive data are on CenterPoint's wires (13,118) and TNMP's wires (1). 1 of Lake Jackson's ZIP codes is split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Lake Jackson?
Outages: CenterPoint at centerpointenergy.com/outage.
CenterPoint delivery charges and area
Can every address in Lake Jackson choose an electricity provider?
0 of 13,119 Lake Jackson-addressed competitive homes (0%) are in split ZIP codes (77515), where a neighbor may have a different utility.
1 more utility (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serves parts of Brazoria County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Lake Jackson
Local numbers for setting up a home in Lake Jackson, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Lake Jackson helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Lake Jackson: City Hall (main line), 979-415-2400.
- Natural gas: CenterPoint Energy: gas customer service (Houston area), 713-659-2111.
- Public schools: Brazosport ISD, Columbia-Brazoria ISD, Angleton ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Angleton Driver License Office, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Lake Jackson
Typical weather near Lake Jackson, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Angleton Brazoria Airport, about 4 miles from the city center (station elevation 25 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 93°F; January has the coolest average low, 45°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 586 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 332. 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 | 65 | 45 | 4.2 | 23 | 332 |
| Feb | 69 | 49 | 2.2 | 39 | 214 |
| Mar | 74 | 54 | 3.1 | 88 | 114 |
| Apr | 79 | 60 | 2.4 | 175 | 31 |
| May | 86 | 68 | 4.3 | 375 | 2 |
| Jun | 91 | 73 | 3.8 | 514 | 0 |
| Jul | 93 | 75 | 3.9 | 584 | 0 |
| Aug | 93 | 75 | 4.2 | 586 | 0 |
| Sep | 89 | 71 | 6.0 | 453 | 0 |
| Oct | 84 | 62 | 4.4 | 259 | 20 |
| Nov | 74 | 53 | 3.6 | 86 | 134 |
| Dec | 67 | 47 | 3.7 | 37 | 283 |
Historical weather records for Brazoria County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of 5°F (1899) and a record high of 109°F (2000), and a regional estimate of 18 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Brazoria County. These are historical county extremes, not Lake Jackson'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 Lake Jackson, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USW00012976; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Lake Jackson?
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Lake Jackson is 27,803 people, down 1.3% on the 2020 estimates base of 28,172. The largest one-year change was -246 people, from July 2020 to July 2021. (Census)
- Lake Jackson-addressed homes make up 0.5% of the 2,585,110 residential meters on CenterPoint's competitive system. (ERCOT)
- From Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, 2026, 15 residential meters in Lake Jackson's main ZIP codes went from vacant to active in ERCOT's daily files, which usually means a move-in. (ERCOT)
- De-energized homes, usually empty or between tenants, number 320 in Lake Jackson's main ZIP codes, 2.4% of all 13,439 residential meters there. (ERCOT)
- Nearly all Lake Jackson-addressed competitive homes (13,119) are in one ZIP code, 77566. ZIP-wide, ERCOT counts 13,119 competitive meters for 11,607 Census households, a 1.13 ratio. (ERCOT, Census)
- 35.4% of households in 77566 rent (ACS 2020-2024), the most among Lake Jackson's main ZIP codes, so a lot of Lake Jackson electricity accounts open and close with each lease. (Census)
- In 77566, the ZIP holding most Lake Jackson homes, the ACS 2020-2024 survey finds a median household income of $92,586, 35.4% renters and 37.9% of households with $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
- By land area, 75% of Lake Jackson lies in ZIP 77566 and 22% in 77515 (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place file); 2 ZIP codes cover at least 5% of the city each. (Census)
- Nearby, Richwood (3 mi) has just 0.02 competitive homes per household, while Angleton counts 13,929 on its postal city. (ERCOT, Census)
Lake Jackson electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 27,803 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 28,172 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 10,725 |
| Active residential meters with a Lake Jackson address | 13,119 |
| Active business meters with a Lake Jackson address | 1,570 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.22 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | CenterPoint 13,118; TNMP 1 |
| Counties | Brazoria |
| ZIP codes touching Lake Jackson | 2 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Lake Jackson ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Lake Jackson 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) |
Lake Jackson 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 | Lake Jackson homes | Land in Lake Jackson | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77515 | 0 | 2% | Angleton 95%, Holiday Lakes 3%, Baileys Prairie 2% | 14,691 | 12,393 | 1.19 | Split. Near-full coverage. Two delivery utilities: TNMP 12,892, CenterPoint 1,799 homes. 15 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Lake Jackson city limits. |
| 77566 | 13,119 | 63% | Lake Jackson 100% | 13,119 | 11,607 | 1.13 | Near-full coverage. Two delivery utilities: CenterPoint 13,118, TNMP 1 homes. |
Split ZIP codes for Lake Jackson: 77515.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Lake Jackson’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 77566 (37.9% of households).
| ZIP | Lake Jackson homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77566 | 13,119 | $92,586 | 35.4% | 18.7% | 37.9% | 1.5% | 0 | 15 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Lake Jackson compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richwood | 3 mi | 38 | 0.02 | — | Few or none can choose |
| Clute | 4 mi | 7,401 | 1.69 | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
| Brazoria | 7 mi | 4,733 | 4.14 | TNMP | Most addresses can choose |
| Angleton | 8 mi | 13,929 | 1.76 | TNMP | Most addresses can choose |
| Freeport | 9 mi | 8,693 | 2.24 | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
| West Columbia | 14 mi | 3,594 | 2.50 | TNMP | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson business meters: 1,570 (8.4 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Lake Jackson’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 Lake Jackson?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Lake Jackson
Can Lake Jackson residents pick their own electric company?
Most Lake Jackson homes can. ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract has 13,119 Lake Jackson-addressed homes on CenterPoint's competitive system, compared with 10,725 households in the Census survey. Split ZIP codes for Lake Jackson: 77515; on those, check the exact address.
Where do most Lake Jackson electricity customers live?
ZIP 77566: 13,119 of its 13,119 competitive residential meters use a Lake Jackson address, and the ZIP has about 11,607 Census households (ratio 1.13).
How many businesses in Lake Jackson are on the competitive electricity market?
Yes, where CenterPoint delivers: 1,570 Lake Jackson-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 Lake Jackson. How do I set up electricity?
Start with the address check: CenterPoint-delivered Lake Jackson homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 77566, where 16.9% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 15 vacant-to-active meters in 77566 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Why does my Lake Jackson home have an Angleton address?
Because ZIP 77515 is mostly addressed to Angleton: 95% of its 14,691 competitive residential meters use that postal city, and almost none use Lake Jackson. Mailing city isn't city limits; the service address decides the utility.
Who do I call in Lake Jackson when the power goes out?
The delivery utility for your street. ERCOT puts Lake Jackson homes on CenterPoint (13,118 homes) and TNMP (1 homes) wires; your retail provider does not run the lines.
Where to next?
Up: CenterPoint area · Brazoria County
Nearest town pages: Angleton · Alvin · Manvel · Galveston · Bay City · Fresno · Friendswood · La Marque
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)
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric
- CenterPoint delivery tariff (effective October 1, 2026)
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