Stafford, Texas electricity: CenterPoint wires and 14,071 competitive homes
Stafford sits on CenterPoint's wires. 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 14,071 active residential meters with a Stafford address, all on CenterPoint's wires (October 5, 2026). Nearly every Stafford address in our data is on CenterPoint's wires and can pick a retail provider.
Who delivers electricity in Stafford?
Outages: CenterPoint at centerpointenergy.com/outage.
CenterPoint delivery charges and area
Can every address in Stafford choose an electricity provider?
None of the ZIP codes holding Stafford's 14,071 competitive homes is flagged split, so most Stafford streets can shop.
2 more utilities (co-op, city-owned or non-ERCOT; EIA 2024) also serve parts of Fort Bend County · Harris County; no retail choice there unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Stafford
Local numbers for setting up a home in Stafford, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Stafford helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Stafford: City Hall (main line), 281-261-3900.
- Natural gas: CenterPoint Energy: gas customer service (Houston area), 713-659-2111.
- Public schools: Stafford Msd.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Houston Gessner CDL, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Stafford
Typical weather near Stafford, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Houston Sugarland Mem, about 6 miles from the city center (station elevation 82 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, 45°F. Average daily highs reach 90°F or more in June 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 631 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 338. 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 | 64 | 45 | 3.6 | 22 | 338 |
| Feb | 68 | 50 | 2.8 | 40 | 213 |
| Mar | 74 | 55 | 3.5 | 99 | 108 |
| Apr | 80 | 60 | 4.3 | 185 | 27 |
| May | 87 | 69 | 5.2 | 399 | 1 |
| Jun | 92 | 74 | 4.2 | 546 | 0 |
| Jul | 95 | 76 | 4.2 | 631 | 0 |
| Aug | 94 | 76 | 5.3 | 618 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 72 | 4.4 | 468 | 0 |
| Oct | 83 | 62 | 4.7 | 257 | 20 |
| Nov | 74 | 53 | 3.8 | 84 | 139 |
| Dec | 67 | 46 | 3.8 | 35 | 300 |
Historical weather records for Fort Bend and Harris counties
Stafford lies in Fort Bend and Harris counties. The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists, for each county:
- Fort Bend County: a record low of 8°F (1989) and a record high of 108°F (2011), and a regional estimate of 18 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period.
- Harris County: a record low of 5°F (1940) and a record high of 111°F (2000), and a regional estimate of 18 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period.
These are historical county extremes, not Stafford'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 Stafford, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USW00012977; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Stafford?
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Stafford is 18,043 people, up 3.6% on the 2020 estimates base of 17,417. The largest one-year change was +884 people, from July 2024 to July 2025. (Census)
- The Stafford mailing area is bigger than the city: ERCOT lists 14,071 competitive homes under the Stafford postal city, 2.12 for each of the city's 6,643 Census households. (ERCOT, Census)
- CenterPoint share: 0.5% of its 2,585,110 competitive residential meters carry a Stafford address. (ERCOT)
- 588 of the 16,405 home meters in Stafford's main ZIP codes (3.6%) were de-energized on October 5, 2026, typically a vacant unit awaiting its next account. (ERCOT)
- Nearly all Stafford-addressed competitive homes (14,071) are in one ZIP code, 77477, which it shares with Meadows Place (1,746 homes). ZIP-wide, ERCOT counts 15,817 competitive meters for 13,198 Census households, a 1.20 ratio. (ERCOT, Census)
- By competitive homes on its postal city, Stafford is number 9 of the 17 cities and towns touching Fort Bend County, just behind Fulshear (19,118). (ERCOT)
- 40.6% of homes in 77477 are in buildings with five or more units (ACS 2020-2024), the highest share among Stafford's main ZIP codes; apartment renters there usually set up their own electricity account. (Census)
- In 77477, the ZIP holding most Stafford homes, the ACS 2020-2024 survey finds a median household income of $75,744, 63.3% renters and 18.9% of households with $250+ monthly electric bills. (Census)
- Nearby, Meadows Place (2 mi) has 0.95 competitive homes per household, while Sugar Land counts 58,411 on its postal city. (ERCOT, Census)
Stafford electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 18,043 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 17,417 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 6,643 |
| Active residential meters with a Stafford address | 14,071 |
| Active business meters with a Stafford address | 3,176 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 2.12 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | CenterPoint 14,071 |
| Counties | Fort Bend, Harris |
| ZIP codes touching Stafford | 1 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 0 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Stafford ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Stafford right now?
Same-day medians for CenterPoint’s area (CenterPoint: 173 listings), delivery included; not a quote.
| Delivery utility | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Delivery charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint | 14¢ | 13.2¢ | 13¢ | 6.5333¢/kWh + $4.90/mo (effective October 1, 2026; tariff) |
Stafford 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 | Stafford homes | Land in Stafford | Postal cities | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77477 | 14,071 | 68% | Stafford 89%, Meadows Place 11% | 15,817 | 13,198 | 1.20 | Near-full coverage. |
Split ZIP codes for Stafford: none flagged.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Stafford’s ZIP codes
$250+ monthly electric bills peak in 77477 (18.9% of households).
| ZIP | Stafford homes | Median income | Renters | 5+ units | $250+ bills | Built 2020+ | New meters | Vacant to active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77477 | 14,071 | $75,744 | 63.3% | 40.6% | 18.9% | 3.2% | 2 | 6 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
How do towns near Stafford compare?
| Town (2,000+ people) | Miles | Competitive homes | Per household | Utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Place | 2 mi | 1,746 | 0.95 | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
| Sugar Land | 5 mi | 58,411 | 1.52 | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
| Missouri City | 5 mi | 47,550 | 1.74 | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
| Bellaire | 8 mi | 6,127 | 1.01 | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
| Piney Point Village | 10 mi | 0 | n/a | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
| Bunker Hill Village | 10 mi | 0 | n/a | CenterPoint | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Stafford
Stafford business meters: 3,176 (4.4 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Stafford’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 Stafford?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Stafford
Can Stafford residents pick their own electric company?
Yes, where CenterPoint's wires reach the house, which in Stafford is most of the city: 14,071 homes with a Stafford mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 2.12 for each Census household. None of Stafford's ZIP codes is flagged split, though an address check is still the only sure answer.
Where do most Stafford electricity customers live?
77477, with 15,817 competitive homes in ERCOT's data (14,071 addressed to Stafford) against roughly 13,198 Census households, a 1.20 ratio.
How many businesses in Stafford are on the competitive electricity market?
Yes, where CenterPoint delivers: 3,176 Stafford-addressed business meters are on the competitive market in ERCOT's data, and large accounts can also buy from commercial suppliers directly.
How do I start electric service at a new Stafford address?
Start with the address check: CenterPoint-delivered Stafford homes choose among the plans offered there and set a start date. Turnover is real in 77477, where 16.9% moved in the past year (ACS); ERCOT logged 6 vacant-to-active meters in 77477 Oct. 7-18, 2026.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Stafford?
14,071 Stafford-addressed meters against 6,643 city households is 2.12 per household: the Stafford 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 Stafford power outage?
Call CenterPoint (centerpointenergy.com/outage), the wires utility for Stafford's 14,071 competitive homes; a retail provider can't fix lines.
Where to next?
Up: CenterPoint area · Fort Bend County · Harris County
Nearest town pages: Sugar Land · Missouri City · Bellaire · Fresno · Houston · Manvel · Pearland · Rosenberg
Compare plans · Moving · High bill · Texas rates · Areas without retail choice · Methodology
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)
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric
- CenterPoint delivery tariff (effective October 1, 2026)
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