Manvel, Texas electricity: CenterPoint wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
14,114 Manvel-addressed homes buy power on CenterPoint's system. 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 14,114 active residential meters with a Manvel address, all on CenterPoint's wires (October 5, 2026). 1 of Manvel's ZIP codes is split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Manvel?
Outages: CenterPoint at centerpointenergy.com/outage.
CenterPoint delivery charges and area
Can every address in Manvel choose an electricity provider?
0 of 14,114 Manvel-addressed competitive homes (0%) are in split ZIP codes (77511), 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 Manvel
Local numbers for setting up a home in Manvel, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Manvel helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Manvel: City Hall (main line), 281-489-0630.
- Trash pickup: Waste Connections: trash and recycling, 832-490-1600.
- Natural gas: CenterPoint Energy: gas customer service (Houston area), 713-659-2111.
- Public schools: Alvin ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Houston Southeast Mega Center, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Manvel
Typical weather near Manvel, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Houston Clover Field, about 8 miles from the city center (station elevation 44 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, 46°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 623 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 321. 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 | 46 | 3.6 | 21 | 321 |
| Feb | 68 | 50 | 2.9 | 39 | 201 |
| Mar | 74 | 55 | 2.8 | 94 | 103 |
| Apr | 80 | 62 | 3.7 | 189 | 24 |
| May | 86 | 70 | 5.1 | 396 | 1 |
| Jun | 91 | 75 | 5.2 | 550 | 0 |
| Jul | 93 | 76 | 4.2 | 612 | 0 |
| Aug | 94 | 76 | 5.6 | 623 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 72 | 5.4 | 483 | 0 |
| Oct | 83 | 63 | 5.8 | 268 | 17 |
| Nov | 73 | 54 | 4.2 | 83 | 127 |
| Dec | 66 | 48 | 4.7 | 35 | 279 |
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 Manvel'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 Manvel, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USW00012975; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Manvel?
- Population: 9,831 (2020 base) to 20,699 (July 2025), +110.5%, per Census Vintage 2025 estimates. The largest one-year change was +2,486 people, from July 2021 to July 2022. (Census)
- The Manvel mailing area is bigger than the city: ERCOT lists 14,114 competitive homes under the Manvel postal city, 2.91 for each of the city's 4,854 Census households. The Census household count (ACS 2020-2024) also lags a city that grew 111% since 2020. (ERCOT, Census)
- CenterPoint share: 0.5% of its 2,585,110 competitive residential meters carry a Manvel address. (ERCOT)
- New construction shows up in the meter data: 28 residential meters were added in Manvel's main ZIP codes from Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, 2026, including 28 in 77578, and 49 more switched from vacant to active. (ERCOT)
- 895 of the 15,007 home meters in Manvel's main ZIP codes (6.0%) were de-energized on October 5, 2026, typically a vacant unit awaiting its next account. (ERCOT)
- Nearly all Manvel-addressed competitive homes (14,112) are in one ZIP code, 77578. ZIP-wide, ERCOT counts 14,112 competitive meters for 9,814 Census households, a 1.44 ratio. (ERCOT, Census)
- By competitive homes on its postal city, Manvel is number 3 of the 17 cities and towns touching Brazoria County, just behind Alvin (21,962). (ERCOT)
- In 77578, the ZIP holding most Manvel homes, the ACS 2020-2024 survey finds a median household income of $134,016, 16.9% renters and 37.2% of households with $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
- By land area, 87% of Manvel lies in ZIP 77578 and 8% in 77511 (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place file); 2 ZIP codes cover at least 5% of the city each. (Census)
- Of Manvel's six nearest towns, Pearland has the most competitive homes (54,288, 5 mi away) and Arcola the fewest per household (0.00). (ERCOT, Census)
Manvel electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 20,699 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 9,831 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 4,854 |
| Active residential meters with a Manvel address | 14,114 |
| Active business meters with a Manvel address | 1,296 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 2.91 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | CenterPoint 14,114 |
| Counties | Brazoria |
| ZIP codes touching Manvel | 4 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Manvel ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Manvel 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) |
Manvel 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 | Manvel homes | Land in Manvel | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77584 | 1 | 2% | Pearland 100% | 35,191 | 31,359 | 1.12 | Near-full coverage. Two delivery utilities: CenterPoint 35,180, TNMP 11 homes. Mostly outside Manvel city limits. |
| 77583 | 1 | 0% | Rosharon 100% | 23,272 | 14,976 | 1.55 | Near-full coverage. 168 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Manvel city limits. |
| 77511 | 0 | 1% | Alvin 100% | 21,973 | 17,866 | 1.23 | Split. Near-full coverage. Two delivery utilities: TNMP 15,762, CenterPoint 6,211 homes. 10 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Manvel city limits. |
| 77578 | 14,112 | 62% | Manvel 100% | 14,112 | 9,814 | 1.44 | Near-full coverage. 28 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
Split ZIP codes for Manvel: 77511.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Manvel’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 77578 (37.2% of households); post-2020 homes in 77578 (14.0%).
| ZIP | Manvel homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77578 | 14,112 | $134,016 | 16.9% | 4.7% | 37.2% | 14.0% | 28 | 49 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Manvel compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Colony | 5 mi | 36 | 0.01 | — | Few or none can choose |
| Pearland | 5 mi | 54,288 | 1.22 | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
| Arcola | 6 mi | 1 | 0.00 | — | Few or none can choose |
| Alvin | 10 mi | 21,962 | 2.10 | TNMP | Most addresses can choose |
| Friendswood | 10 mi | 20,428 | 1.37 | TNMP | Most addresses can choose |
| Missouri City | 12 mi | 47,550 | 1.74 | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Manvel
Manvel business meters: 1,296 (10.9 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Manvel’s main ZIP codes: 3 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
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How do I compare electricity plans in Manvel?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Manvel
Is Manvel deregulated for electricity?
Yes, where CenterPoint's wires reach the house, which in Manvel is most of the city: 14,114 homes with a Manvel mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 2.91 for each Census household. Split ZIP codes for Manvel: 77511; on those, check the exact address.
Where do most Manvel electricity customers live?
77578, with 14,112 competitive homes in ERCOT's data (14,112 addressed to Manvel) against roughly 9,814 Census households, a 1.44 ratio.
Can businesses in Manvel choose an electricity provider?
Yes, where CenterPoint delivers: 1,296 Manvel-addressed business meters are on the competitive market in ERCOT's data, and large accounts can also buy from commercial suppliers directly.
How do I start electric service at a new Manvel address?
10.4% of 77578 residents moved within a year (ACS), and 49 77578 meters turned from vacant to active Oct. 7-18, 2026. Check that your Manvel address is on CenterPoint's wires, then choose a plan and start date.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Manvel?
14,114 Manvel-addressed meters against 4,854 city households is 2.91 per household: the Manvel 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 do I call in Manvel when the power goes out?
Call CenterPoint (centerpointenergy.com/outage), the wires utility for Manvel's 14,114 competitive homes; a retail provider can't fix lines.
Where to next?
Up: CenterPoint area · Brazoria County
Nearest town pages: Pearland · Fresno · Alvin · Friendswood · Missouri City · South Houston · Stafford · League City
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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