# Mesquite, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 1 split ZIP code to check

_Updated October 19, 2026. Data: ERCOT Oct 5, 2026; Power to Choose Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT._

**In short:** Every Mesquite-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (53,169 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Most Mesquite addresses can choose a retail provider, but 1 of the ZIP codes below is split, so check your exact address.

## Moving to Mesquite

Local numbers for setting up a home in Mesquite, each checked on the official source. More contacts: https://powerhopper.energy/texas-electricity/mesquite/move-in-information

- **City hall (ask about water service):** City of Mesquite: City Hall (main line), 972-288-7711.
- **Trash pickup:** Mesquite Solid Waste and Recycling (24-hour information line), 972-216-6285.
- **Natural gas:** Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- **Public schools:** Mesquite ISD, Forney ISD.
- **Driver license:** Texas DPS Driver License Office: Garland (Dallas Metro Area), 512-424-2600.

## Who delivers electricity in Mesquite?
Every Mesquite-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (53,169 active residential meters, October 5, 2026).

## Can every address in Mesquite choose?
Of the 53,160 Mesquite-addressed competitive homes we can place by ZIP code, 40 (0%) are in the split ZIP codes 75126; on those streets, a neighbor may be on a different utility. The ZIP table below marks each one.

## What is different about Mesquite?
- Census estimates put Mesquite at 150,693 residents on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% from a 2020 estimates base of 150,232. (Source: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/cities/totals/sub-est2025_48.csv)
- ERCOT's daily files added 16 new residential meters in Mesquite's main ZIP codes between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18, 2026, 11 of them in 75181. (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203)
- Mesquite-addressed business meters number 5,994 in ERCOT's Oct. 5 extract, one for every 8.9 homes. (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203)
- 43% of Mesquite-addressed competitive homes (23,035 of 53,160) are in ZIP 75150, where competitive meters run 1.02 per Census household. (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203, https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/)
- Among the 30 cities and towns that touch Dallas County, Mesquite ranks 4 by competitive homes on its postal city in ERCOT's data, behind Dallas (535,270). (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203)
- Renters make up 48.6% of households in 75150, the highest share among Mesquite's main ZIP codes (ACS 2020-2024), so many Mesquite addresses change hands, and electricity accounts, every year. (Source: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/)

## By the numbers
- Population (July 1, 2025 estimate): 150,693
- Population (2020 estimates base): 150,232
- Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024): 50,171
- Active residential meters with a Mesquite address: 53,169
- Active business meters with a Mesquite address: 5,994
- Residential meters per Census household: 1.06
- Delivery utilities (homes): Oncor 53,169
- Counties: Dallas, Kaufman
- ZIP codes touching Mesquite: 5
- Split ZIP codes (flagged below): 1

## Plan prices (median ¢/kWh at 500 / 1,000 / 2,000 kWh)
- Oncor: 14.1 / 13.4 / 13.2; delivery 6.8673¢/kWh + $4.06/mo

## ZIP codes
**Not every address in these ZIP codes has retail choice; check your exact address.**

| ZIP | Postal cities | Land in city | Competitive homes | Households | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75150 | Mesquite 100% | 100% | 23,058 | 22,578 | 1.02 | Near-full coverage.  |
| 75149 | Mesquite 100% | 96% | 20,585 | 19,832 | 1.04 | Near-full coverage.  |
| 75126 | Forney 97%, Heath 3% | 6% | 14,127 | 24,912 | 0.57 | Split. Partial coverage. Mostly outside Mesquite city limits. |
| 75181 | Mesquite 89%, Balch Springs 11% | 88% | 10,610 | 8,078 | 1.31 | Near-full coverage. 11 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 75180 | Balch Springs 100% | 0% | 8,711 | 8,016 | 1.09 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Mesquite city limits. |

## Business electricity in Mesquite
5,994 active business meters. Power Hopper compares offers from retail electric providers and direct suppliers; for high-consumption businesses we can run a competitive bid. No savings or bidder count is promised. Businesses in Texas retail-choice areas can request a rate review online.

## Questions
**Is Mesquite deregulated for electricity?** For most addresses, yes: 53,169 homes with a Mesquite mailing address are on the competitive market in ERCOT's October 5, 2026 data, against 50,171 Census households in the city. 1 of the ZIP codes touching Mesquite is split (75126), so check your exact address.
**What is the biggest Mesquite ZIP code for electricity customers?** 75150. ERCOT lists 23,058 competitive residential meters there, 23,035 with a Mesquite address, against about 22,578 Census households in the ZIP (ratio 1.02).
**Which part of Mesquite has the highest electric bills?** It varies by ZIP code. In the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024), 46.9% of households in 75181 reported paying $250 or more a month for electricity, the highest share among Mesquite's main ZIP codes, against 27.7% in 75150. Home size, age and heating type drive much of that, so compare plans at your own usage.
**Who do I call in Mesquite when the power goes out?** Oncor, which delivers to all 53,169 Mesquite-addressed homes in ERCOT's competitive data, not your retail provider. oncor.com/outages.

## Sources
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203): full extract as of Oct 5, 2026; daily files Oct 7-18, 2026: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25003 households, B01003 population): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/
- Census Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/cities/totals/sub-est2025_48.csv
- Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place and ZCTA-to-county relationship files: https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/rel2020/zcta520/
- EIA-861 (2024) utility service territories by county: https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
- PUCT Power to Choose residential offer export, Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT: https://www.powertochoose.org/en-us/Plan/ExportToCsv
- PUCT: Choosing an Electric Plan: https://www.puc.texas.gov/consumer-help/electricity/electric-plan/
- PUCT broker directory (BR260201): https://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/electric/directories/brk/alpha_brk/
- Oncor Electric Delivery: https://www.oncor.com/
- Oncor delivery tariff (effective October 4, 2026): https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/Documents/59249_105_1676040.PDF
- Census Bureau Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/cities/totals/sub-est2025_48.csv
- ERCOT daily TDSP ESIID Extract files, Oct 7-18, 2026, via Power Hopper's Oct 18 ZIP study: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25003: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203
- Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25003 (via Power Hopper's Oct 18, 2026 ZIP study): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/

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