Midland, Texas electricity: Oncor wires and 78,308 competitive homes
Midland's 78,308 competitive homes sit on Oncor's wires; here is where choice stops, what delivery costs and how plan prices look 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: Every Midland-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (78,308 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Addresses on Oncor's wires can choose a retail provider, and in Midland that is nearly everyone our data can see.
Who delivers electricity in Midland?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Midland choose an electricity provider?
None of the ZIP codes holding Midland's 78,275 competitive homes is flagged split in our data, so most streets can shop; the table below still shows each ZIP's ratio.
EIA’s 2024 data lists 2 other utilities (co-ops, city-owned or outside ERCOT) in the counties around Midland; they are named on Midland County · Martin County. Their customers can’t choose unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Midland
Local numbers for setting up a home in Midland, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Midland helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Midland: City Hall (main line), 432-685-7100.
- Trash pickup: Trash and recycling service (number on the city trash page), 432-685-7278.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Midland ISD, Stanton ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Midland Mega Center, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Midland
Typical weather near Midland, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Midland 4 ENE, about 5 miles from the city center (station elevation 2,776 ft). These are normals for that station, not readings at your address. July is the warmest month on average, with a normal daily high of 95°F; January has the coolest average low, 31°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June to August. Average lows are at or below freezing in January.
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 543 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 600. 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 | 60 | 31 | 0.8 | 0 | 600 |
| Feb | 65 | 35 | 0.5 | 3 | 420 |
| Mar | 74 | 42 | 0.8 | 26 | 245 |
| Apr | 82 | 50 | 0.9 | 105 | 77 |
| May | 89 | 60 | 1.7 | 302 | 11 |
| Jun | 95 | 67 | 1.6 | 482 | 0 |
| Jul | 95 | 70 | 1.5 | 543 | 0 |
| Aug | 94 | 69 | 1.6 | 513 | 0 |
| Sep | 88 | 62 | 1.9 | 306 | 7 |
| Oct | 81 | 52 | 1.2 | 114 | 81 |
| Nov | 68 | 40 | 0.9 | 9 | 342 |
| Dec | 61 | 32 | 0.5 | 0 | 578 |
Historical weather records for Midland County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -12°F (1962) and a record high of 116°F (1994), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Midland County. These are historical county extremes, not Midland'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 Midland, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00415891; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Midland?
- Census estimates put Midland at 147,615 residents on July 1, 2025, up 11.1% from a 2020 estimates base of 132,866. Source: Census Bureau.
- ERCOT lists 78,308 competitive residential meters with a Midland mailing address, about 1.47 per Census household in the city (53,414), because the Midland postal area reaches beyond city limits. Source: ERCOT TDSP; Census ACS.
- ERCOT's daily files added 102 new residential meters in Midland's main ZIP codes between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18, 2026, 52 of them in 79705. Source: ERCOT daily.
- Midland-addressed business meters number 19,761 in ERCOT's Oct. 5 extract, one for every 4.0 homes. Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- Renters make up 40.0% of households in 79707, the highest share among Midland's main ZIP codes (ACS 2020-2024), so many Midland addresses change hands, and electricity accounts, every year. Source: Census ACS.
Midland electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 147,615 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 132,866 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 53,414 |
| Active residential meters with a Midland address | 78,308 |
| Active business meters with a Midland address | 19,761 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.47 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 78,308 |
| Counties | Midland, Martin |
| ZIP codes touching Midland | 6 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Midland ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Midland 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) |
Midland 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 | Main postal cities (homes) | ZIP land inside Midland | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79705 | Midland 99% | 40% | 23,072 | 19,036 | 1.21 | Near-full coverage. 52 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 79707 | Midland 100% | 24% | 19,073 | 15,796 | 1.21 | Near-full coverage. 16 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 79706 | Midland 97%, Midland Su 2% | 1% | 15,307 | 12,018 | 1.27 | Near-full coverage. 31 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Midland city limits. |
| 79701 | Midland 100% | 92% | 12,700 | 10,293 | 1.23 | Near-full coverage. |
| 79703 | Midland 100% | 85% | 8,685 | 7,760 | 1.12 | Near-full coverage. |
| 79712 | Midland 85%, Midland Su 15% | 0% | 54 | n/a | n/a | PO box or special ZIP. Mostly outside Midland city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Midland: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Midland’s ZIP codes
Among Midland’s main ZIP codes, 79706 has the largest share of households paying $250 or more a month for electricity (43.3%); 79707 has the most renters (40.0% of households); 79705 has the newest housing (6.5% built in 2020 or later).
How do towns near Midland compare?
Within about 28 miles; whole-place estimates.
| Town | Population | Distance | Delivery utility | Status | Competitive homes (postal city) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | 122,707 | 17 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 77,498 |
| Stanton | 2,694 | 20 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 2,288 |
Business electricity in Midland
ERCOT lists 19,761 active business meters with a Midland address, about one for every 4.0 homes, and 213 meters in ERCOT’s large non-residential class across Midland’s main ZIP codes.
Power Hopper compares offers from retail electric providers and direct suppliers for businesses. For high-consumption businesses, we can run a competitive bid so more than one supplier prices the same usage. 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 Midland?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Midland
Can Midland residents pick their own electric company?
For most addresses, yes: 78,308 homes with a Midland mailing address are on the competitive market in ERCOT's October 5, 2026 data, against 53,414 Census households in the city. No ZIP code touching it is flagged split, but check your exact address.
What is the biggest Midland ZIP code for electricity customers?
79705. ERCOT lists 23,072 competitive residential meters there, 22,935 with a Midland address, against about 19,036 Census households in the ZIP (ratio 1.21).
Which part of Midland has the highest electric bills?
It varies by ZIP code. In the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024), 43.3% of households in 79706 reported paying $250 or more a month for electricity, the highest share among Midland's main ZIP codes, against 23.5% in 79705. Home size, age and heating type drive much of that, so compare plans at your own usage.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Midland?
ERCOT counts 78,308 competitive residential meters with a Midland mailing address, about 1.47 for every Census household in the city (53,414). The Midland postal area is bigger than the city, and new homes get a meter before the Census survey counts them. It does not mean every Midland-area address can choose; check yours.
Who do I call in Midland when the power goes out?
Oncor, which delivers to all 78,308 Midland-addressed homes in ERCOT's competitive data, not your retail provider. oncor.com/outages.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Midland County · Martin County
Nearest town pages: Odessa · San Angelo · Lubbock · Abilene · Wichita Falls · Killeen · Round Rock · Fort Worth
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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)
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