Palestine, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 3 split ZIP codes to check
Palestine sits on Oncor's wires, with several 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: ERCOT counts 12,143 active residential meters with a Palestine address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). 3 of Palestine's ZIP codes are split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Palestine?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Palestine choose an electricity provider?
5,044 of 12,124 Palestine-addressed competitive homes (42%) are in split ZIP codes (75803, 75861, 75763), where a neighbor may have a different utility.
2 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Anderson County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Palestine
Local numbers for setting up a home in Palestine, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Palestine helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: City of Palestine: Customer Service (utility billing), 903-731-8400.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Palestine ISD, Westwood ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Palestine, 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.
Have a High Light Bill or Electric Bill?
If your electricity bill in Palestine came in higher than you expected, upload or enter it and see whether another plan could lower your electricity costs, or whether staying where you are makes more sense.
Weather and electricity in Palestine
Typical weather near Palestine, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Palestine 2 NE, about 3 miles from the city center (station elevation 465 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 95°F; January has the coolest average low, 35°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in July 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 July at 561 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 561. 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 | 59 | 35 | 4.1 | 5 | 561 |
| Feb | 63 | 39 | 3.9 | 11 | 408 |
| Mar | 70 | 45 | 4.1 | 29 | 255 |
| Apr | 77 | 53 | 4.1 | 89 | 98 |
| May | 84 | 62 | 4.3 | 257 | 14 |
| Jun | 90 | 69 | 4.5 | 438 | 0 |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 2.6 | 561 | 0 |
| Aug | 95 | 71 | 3.7 | 558 | 0 |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 3.3 | 360 | 3 |
| Oct | 80 | 54 | 4.2 | 137 | 74 |
| Nov | 68 | 44 | 3.9 | 26 | 300 |
| Dec | 60 | 37 | 4.2 | 8 | 516 |
Historical weather records for Anderson County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -6°F (2021) and a record high of 114°F (1954), and a regional estimate of 24 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Anderson County. These are historical county extremes, not Palestine'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 Palestine, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USW00093914; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Palestine?
- In ZIP 75861, which holds 96 Palestine-addressed homes, ERCOT counts only 0.18 competitive meters per Census household. EIA's 2024 data lists Houston County Electric Cooperative and Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative in the counties ERCOT and the Census link to that ZIP; their customers are not on the competitive market unless the utility opted in. (ERCOT, Census, EIA-861)
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Palestine is 19,555 people, up 5.5% on the 2020 estimates base of 18,542. The largest one-year change was +390 people, from July 2022 to July 2023. (Census)
- The Palestine mailing area is bigger than the city: ERCOT lists 12,143 competitive homes under the Palestine postal city, 1.8 for each of the city's 6,734 Census households. (ERCOT, Census)
- Oncor share: 0.3% of its 3,564,530 competitive residential meters carry a Palestine address. (ERCOT)
- From Oct. 7 to Oct. 18, 2026, 19 residential meters in Palestine'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 1,854 in Palestine's main ZIP codes, 13.4% of all 13,818 residential meters there. (ERCOT)
- Palestine's biggest ZIP code for electricity customers is 75801, with 7,044 of the 12,124 competitive homes that carry a Palestine address and a ZIP-wide ratio of 1.14 meters per household. (ERCOT, Census)
- By competitive homes on its postal city, Palestine is number 1 of the 3 cities and towns touching Anderson County, ahead of Frankston (888). (ERCOT)
- 38.0% of households in 75801 rent (ACS 2020-2024), the most among Palestine's main ZIP codes, so a lot of Palestine electricity accounts open and close with each lease. (Census)
- 75803 is Palestine's highest-income main ZIP (median $61,794) and 75801 the other end ($56,787), per ACS 2020-2024; $250+ electric bills: 39.0% versus 33.6% of households. (Census)
Palestine electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 19,555 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 18,542 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 6,734 |
| Active residential meters with a Palestine address | 12,143 |
| Active business meters with a Palestine address | 3,544 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.8 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 12,143 |
| Counties | Anderson |
| ZIP codes touching Palestine | 5 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 3 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Palestine ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Palestine 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) |
Palestine 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 | Palestine homes | Land in Palestine | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75801 | 7,044 | 6% | Palestine 100% | 7,046 | 6,199 | 1.14 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Palestine city limits. |
| 75803 | 4,916 | 3% | Palestine 100% | 4,918 | 6,360 | 0.77 | Split. Most homes, not all. Mostly outside Palestine city limits. |
| 75763 | 32 | 0% | Frankston 97%, Palestine 3% | 920 | 2,424 | 0.38 | Split. Partial coverage. Mostly outside Palestine city limits. |
| 75861 | 96 | 0% | Palestine 83%, Tennessee Colony 17% | 115 | 648 | 0.18 | Split. Little coverage. Mostly outside Palestine city limits. |
| 75802 | 36 | 0% | Palestine 100% | 36 | n/a | n/a | PO box or special ZIP. Mostly outside Palestine city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Palestine: 75803, 75861, 75763.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Palestine’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 75803 (39.0% of households); renters in 75801 (38.0%).
| ZIP | Palestine homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75801 | 7,044 | $56,787 | 38.0% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% | 3 | 10 |
| 75803 | 4,916 | $61,794 | 24.6% | 4.2% | 39.0% | 4.3% | 2 | 9 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Palestine compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 26 mi | 8,941 | 1.86 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Palestine
Palestine business meters: 3,544 (3.4 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Palestine’s main ZIP codes: 7 (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 Palestine?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Palestine
Is Palestine deregulated for electricity?
Most Palestine homes can. ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract has 12,143 Palestine-addressed homes on Oncor's competitive system, compared with 6,734 households in the Census survey. Split ZIP codes for Palestine: 75803, 75861, 75763; on those, check the exact address.
Where do most Palestine electricity customers live?
ZIP 75801: 7,044 of its 7,046 competitive residential meters use a Palestine address, and the ZIP has about 6,199 Census households (ratio 1.14). 75861 trails at 0.18 meters per household.
Are electric bills high in Palestine?
In 75803, 39.0% of households reported electricity bills of $250 or more a month in the ACS 2020-2024 survey, the highest among Palestine's main ZIP codes; in 75801 it was 33.6%. House size and heating type explain much of the difference.
I'm moving to Palestine. How do I set up electricity?
Start with the address check: Oncor-delivered Palestine homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 75801, where 20.6% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 10 vacant-to-active meters in 75801 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Palestine?
12,143 Palestine-addressed meters against 6,734 city households is 1.8 per household: the Palestine 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.
Where do I report a Palestine power outage?
Call Oncor (oncor.com/outages), the wires utility for Palestine's 12,143 competitive homes; a retail provider can't fix lines.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Anderson County
Nearest town pages: Tyler · Corsicana · Nacogdoches · Lufkin · Ennis · Terrell · Seagoville · Forney
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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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