Palmview, Texas electricity: AEP Texas Central wires, 1 split ZIP code to check
4,721 Palmview-addressed homes buy power on AEP Texas Central'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 4,721 active residential meters with a Palmview address, all on AEP Texas Central's wires (October 5, 2026). 1 of Palmview's ZIP codes is split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Palmview?
Outages: AEP Texas Central at aeptexas.com/outages.
AEP Texas Central delivery charges and area
Can every address in Palmview choose an electricity provider?
920 of 4,714 Palmview-addressed competitive homes (20%) are in split ZIP codes (78574), where a neighbor may have a different utility.
1 more utility (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serves parts of Hidalgo County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Palmview
Local numbers for setting up a home in Palmview, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Palmview helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Palmview: City Hall (main line), 956-432-0300.
- Natural gas: Texas Gas Service: customer service, 800-700-2443.
- Public schools: La Joya ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Mission, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Palmview
Typical weather near Palmview, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: La Joya, about 7 miles from the city center (station elevation 213 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 97°F; January has the coolest average low, 47°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June to September. 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 648 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 257. 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 | 69 | 47 | 0.8 | 38 | 257 |
| Feb | 74 | 51 | 0.9 | 79 | 146 |
| Mar | 79 | 57 | 1.4 | 168 | 65 |
| Apr | 85 | 63 | 1.7 | 278 | 14 |
| May | 90 | 70 | 1.9 | 461 | 1 |
| Jun | 95 | 74 | 2.0 | 582 | 0 |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.2 | 622 | 0 |
| Aug | 97 | 75 | 1.2 | 648 | 0 |
| Sep | 92 | 71 | 3.5 | 498 | 0 |
| Oct | 87 | 64 | 2.2 | 320 | 9 |
| Nov | 78 | 55 | 1.1 | 129 | 80 |
| Dec | 71 | 48 | 1.4 | 53 | 226 |
Historical weather records for Hidalgo County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of 10°F (1962) and a record high of 113°F (1998), and a regional estimate of 12 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Hidalgo County. These are historical county extremes, not Palmview'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 Palmview, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00414911; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Palmview?
- Population: 15,834 (2020 base) to 15,878 (July 2025), +0.3%, per Census Vintage 2025 estimates. The largest one-year change was -57 people, from July 2024 to July 2025. (Census)
- AEP Texas Central share: 0.6% of its 810,296 competitive residential meters carry a Palmview address. (ERCOT)
- ERCOT's daily files for Oct. 7-18, 2026 show 25 brand-new residential meters across Palmview's main ZIP codes (15 of them in 78572) and 111 meters going from vacant to active. (ERCOT)
- 6,599 of the 54,210 home meters in Palmview's main ZIP codes (12.2%) were de-energized on October 5, 2026, typically a vacant unit awaiting its next account. (ERCOT)
- ZIP 78572 holds 3,713 of the 4,714 competitive homes with a Palmview address (79%); across the whole ZIP there are 1.35 competitive meters per Census household. (ERCOT, Census)
- In ZIP 78574, which holds 920 Palmview-addressed homes, ERCOT counts only 0.68 competitive meters per Census household. EIA's 2024 data lists Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Medina Electric Cooperative, and Rio Grande Electric Cooperative among others 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)
- Median household income across Palmview's main ZIP codes runs from $52,393 in 78574 to $54,298 in 78572 (ACS 2020-2024); 30.1% of 78572 households and 34.7% of 78574 households report $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
- By land area, 69% of Palmview lies in ZIP 78572 and 31% in 78574 (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place file); 2 ZIP codes cover at least 5% of the city each. (Census)
- Of Palmview's six nearest towns, McAllen has the most competitive homes (50,000, 8 mi away) and Alton the fewest per household (0.43). (ERCOT, Census)
Palmview electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 15,878 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 15,834 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 4,966 |
| Active residential meters with a Palmview address | 4,721 |
| Active business meters with a Palmview address | 916 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 0.95 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | AEP Texas Central 4,721 |
| Counties | Hidalgo |
| ZIP codes touching Palmview | 3 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 1 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Palmview ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Palmview right now?
Same-day medians for AEP Texas Central’s area (AEP Texas Central: 164 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas Central | 12.7¢ | 12.1¢ | 12¢ | 5.6898¢/kWh + $3.24/mo (effective September 29, 2026; tariff) |
Palmview 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 | Palmview homes | Land in Palmview | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78572 | 3,713 | 10% | Mission 83%, Palmview 10%, Moore Field 4% | 35,943 | 26,723 | 1.35 | Near-full coverage. 15 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Palmview city limits. |
| 78574 | 920 | 4% | Mission 90%, Palmview 8%, Moore Field 2% | 11,668 | 17,078 | 0.68 | Split. Most homes, not all. 10 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Palmview city limits. |
| 78576 | 81 | 0% | Penitas 95%, La Joya 2%, Palmview 2% | 4,070 | 3,637 | 1.12 | Near-full coverage. Mostly outside Palmview city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Palmview: 78574.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Palmview’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 78574 (34.7% of households); renters in 78572 (29.0%).
| ZIP | Palmview homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78572 | 3,713 | $54,298 | 29.0% | 5.2% | 30.1% | 2.1% | 15 | 87 |
| 78574 | 920 | $52,393 | 20.0% | 1.3% | 34.7% | 2.5% | 10 | 24 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Palmview compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penitas | 4 mi | 4,058 | 2.24 | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose |
| Mission | 4 mi | 42,908 | 1.49 | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose |
| Palmhurst | 6 mi | 688 | 0.88 | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose |
| Alton | 6 mi | 2,317 | 0.43 | AEP Texas Central | Partly |
| La Joya | 6 mi | 2,033 | 1.39 | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose |
| McAllen | 8 mi | 50,000 | 1.02 | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Palmview
Palmview business meters: 916 (5.2 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Palmview’s main ZIP codes: 8 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
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How do I compare electricity plans in Palmview?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Palmview
Can I choose my electricity provider in Palmview?
Most Palmview homes can. ERCOT's October 5, 2026 extract has 4,721 Palmview-addressed homes on AEP Texas Central's competitive system, compared with 4,966 households in the Census survey. Split ZIP codes for Palmview: 78574; on those, check the exact address.
What is the biggest Palmview ZIP code for electricity customers?
ZIP 78572: 3,713 of its 35,943 competitive residential meters use a Palmview address, and the ZIP has about 26,723 Census households (ratio 1.35). 78574 trails at 0.68 meters per household.
Which part of Palmview has the highest electric bills?
In 78574, 34.7% of households reported electricity bills of $250 or more a month in the ACS 2020-2024 survey, the highest among Palmview's main ZIP codes; in 78572 it was 30.1%. House size and heating type explain much of the difference.
I'm moving to Palmview. How do I set up electricity?
10.8% of 78572 residents moved within a year (ACS), and 87 78572 meters turned from vacant to active Oct. 7-18, 2026. Check that your Palmview address is on AEP Texas Central's wires, then choose a plan and start date.
Why does my Palmview home have a Mission address?
Because ZIP 78572 is mostly addressed to Mission: 83% of its 35,943 competitive residential meters use that postal city, and 10% use Palmview. Mailing city isn't city limits; the service address decides the utility.
Where do I report a Palmview power outage?
Call AEP Texas Central (aeptexas.com/outages), the wires utility for Palmview's 4,721 competitive homes; a retail provider can't fix lines.
Where to next?
Up: AEP Texas Central area · Hidalgo County
Nearest town pages: Mission · Alton · McAllen · Hidalgo · Pharr · San Juan · Edinburg · Alamo
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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)
- AEP Texas (Central Division)
- AEP Texas Central delivery tariff (effective September 29, 2026)
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