# Sherman, 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 Sherman-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (22,105 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Most Sherman addresses can choose a retail provider, but 1 of the ZIP codes below is split, so check your exact address.

## Moving to Sherman

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

- **City hall (ask about water service):** City of Sherman: City Hall (main line), 903-892-7206.
- **Natural gas:** Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- **Public schools:** Sherman ISD, Howe ISD, S And S CISD and 1 more on the move-in page.
- **Driver license:** Texas DPS Driver License Office: Sherman, 512-424-2600.

## Who delivers electricity in Sherman?
Every Sherman-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (22,105 active residential meters, October 5, 2026).

## Can every address in Sherman choose?
Of the 22,084 Sherman-addressed competitive homes we can place by ZIP code, 0 (0%) are in the split ZIP codes 75459; on those streets, a neighbor may be on a different utility. The ZIP table below marks each one.

## What is different about Sherman?
- Census estimates put Sherman at 52,417 residents on July 1, 2025, up 20.0% from a 2020 estimates base of 43,693. (Source: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/cities/totals/sub-est2025_48.csv)
- ERCOT's daily files added 29 new residential meters in Sherman's main ZIP codes between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18, 2026, 15 of them in 75092. (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203)
- Sherman-addressed business meters number 4,427 in ERCOT's Oct. 5 extract, one for every 5.0 homes. (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203)
- 60% of Sherman-addressed competitive homes (13,191 of 22,084) are in ZIP 75092, where competitive meters run 1.11 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 18 cities and towns that touch Grayson County, Sherman ranks 1 by competitive homes on its postal city in ERCOT's data, ahead of Denison (14,565). (Source: https://www.ercot.com/misapp/GetReports.do?reportTypeId=203)
- Renters make up 42.8% of households in 75090, the highest share among Sherman's main ZIP codes (ACS 2020-2024), so many Sherman 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): 52,417
- Population (2020 estimates base): 43,693
- Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024): 18,304
- Active residential meters with a Sherman address: 22,105
- Active business meters with a Sherman address: 4,427
- Residential meters per Census household: 1.21
- Delivery utilities (homes): Oncor 22,105
- Counties: Grayson
- ZIP codes touching Sherman: 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75092 | Sherman 96%, Knollwood 4% | 25% | 13,805 | 12,491 | 1.11 | Near-full coverage. 15 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 75090 | Sherman 99% | 21% | 8,934 | 9,231 | 0.97 | Near-full coverage. 14 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 75459 | Howe 97%, Dorchester 3% | 1% | 1,109 | 2,097 | 0.53 | Split. Partial coverage. Mostly outside Sherman city limits. |
| 75091 | Sherman 81%, Denison 19% | 0% | 32 | n/a | n/a | PO box or special ZIP. Mostly outside Sherman city limits. |

## Business electricity in Sherman
4,427 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 Sherman deregulated for electricity?** Yes, if Oncor delivers to your address. ERCOT lists 22,105 Sherman-addressed homes on the competitive market (October 5, 2026), about 1.21 per Census household. 1 of the ZIP codes touching Sherman is split (75459), so check your exact address.
**Which Sherman ZIP code has the most homes on the competitive market?** 75092. ERCOT lists 13,805 competitive residential meters there, 13,191 with a Sherman address, against about 12,491 Census households in the ZIP (ratio 1.11).
**Which part of Sherman has the highest electric bills?** It varies by ZIP code. In the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024), 32.9% of households in 75092 reported paying $250 or more a month for electricity, the highest share among Sherman's main ZIP codes, against 31.7% in 75090. Home size, age and heating type drive much of that, so compare plans at your own usage.
**Who do I call in Sherman when the power goes out?** Oncor, which delivers to all 22,105 Sherman-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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