Tyler, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 3 split ZIP codes to check
Tyler is Oncor territory, but East Texas is where the ERCOT grid ends, so neighbors a few miles away may be on a different grid entirely.
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 Tyler-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (74,629 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Most Tyler addresses can choose a retail provider, but 3 of the ZIP codes below are split, so check your exact address. Your delivery utility handles the wires and outages; the retail provider you choose sets your price and sends the bill.
Who delivers electricity in Tyler?
Every Tyler-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (74,629 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). The delivery utility (TDU) owns the poles and wires, reads the meter and restores power; in an outage, contact Oncor at oncor.com/outages, not your retail provider.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Tyler choose an electricity provider?
Most Tyler addresses can choose a retail provider, but 3 of the ZIP codes below are split, so check your exact address.
EIA’s 2024 utility data also lists these utilities in Smith County: electric co-ops Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn, Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp, Wood County Electric Coop, Inc; utilities outside ERCOT: SWEPCO (AEP). EIA reports them by county, not by street, so some may not reach Tyler itself; addresses they serve do not have retail choice unless the utility opted in.
Meter counts use the postal city on the service address, which is not the same as city limits. Source: ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (October 5, 2026); EIA-861 (2024).
Moving to Tyler
Local numbers for setting up a home in Tyler, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Tyler helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 903-531-1230.
- Trash pickup: Trash and recycling service (number on the city trash page), 903-531-1388.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Tyler ISD, Whitehouse ISD, Chapel Hill ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Tyler, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Tyler
Typical weather near Tyler, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Tyler, about 1 mile from the city center (station elevation 550 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 94°F; January has the coolest average low, 39°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 August at 570 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 526. 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 | 58 | 39 | 4.0 | 5 | 526 |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 4.3 | 12 | 365 |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 4.3 | 44 | 213 |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 4.0 | 109 | 72 |
| May | 84 | 64 | 4.3 | 278 | 8 |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 4.8 | 459 | 0 |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 2.7 | 569 | 0 |
| Aug | 94 | 73 | 2.9 | 570 | 0 |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.2 | 375 | 3 |
| Oct | 78 | 57 | 4.7 | 142 | 67 |
| Nov | 66 | 47 | 3.8 | 26 | 275 |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 4.7 | 8 | 488 |
Historical weather records for Smith County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of -8°F (1899) and a record high of 110°F (2011), and a regional estimate of 24 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period for Smith County. These are historical county extremes, not Tyler'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 Tyler, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00419207; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Tyler?
- EIA's 2024 data lists SWEPCO, a utility outside ERCOT, in Smith County, along with several electric co-ops; addresses they serve have no retail choice. Source: EIA-861 (2024) utility service territories by county; SWEPCO (Southwestern Electric Power Co.).
- ERCOT lists 74,629 Tyler-addressed homes on Oncor's wires, about 1.94 per Census household in city limits, because the Tyler mailing area covers much of unincorporated Smith County. Source: ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026.
Tyler electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 113,723 | Census Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 105,867 | Census Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 38,505 | Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates |
| Active residential meters with a Tyler address | 74,629 | ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract |
| Active business meters with a Tyler address | 16,835 | ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.94 | ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 74,629 | ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract |
| Counties | Smith | Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place and ZCTA-to-county relationship files |
| ZIP codes touching Tyler | 15 | Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place and ZCTA-to-county relationship files |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 3 | ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract |
One ESI ID (meter) per home or apartment with service. A ratio above 1 usually means vacant, seasonal, new or unincorporated homes using the Tyler mailing address; below 1 means some homes are served outside the competitive market. How we built these numbers. Download: Tyler ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Tyler right now?
Fixed-rate residential medians from Power to Choose, Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT (Oncor: 170 listings). Prices include delivery. A median is 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) |
Source: Power to Choose export, Oct 19, 2026, 7:59 AM CT; method in Texas rates.
Tyler 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 codes cross city limits and utility lines. The ratio compares competitive residential meters with Census households in the whole ZIP; it is an estimate, not an address check.
| ZIP | Main postal cities (homes) | ZIP land inside Tyler | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75703 | Tyler 21,797, Noonday 89, Chandler 1 | 33% | 21,888 | 17,862 | 1.23 | Most homes are on the competitive market. 14 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 75701 | Tyler 15,274, Canton 1, Van 1 | 100% | 15,277 | 12,339 | 1.24 | Most homes are on the competitive market. |
| 75702 | Tyler 9,062 | 93% | 9,062 | 8,345 | 1.09 | Most homes are on the competitive market. |
| 75707 | Tyler 6,240, New Chapel Hill 44, Ben Wheeler 1 | 7% | 6,285 | 6,085 | 1.03 | Most homes are on the competitive market. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75762 | Tyler 4,994, Flint 873, Noonday 50 | 1% | 5,917 | 5,223 | 1.13 | Most homes are on the competitive market. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75791 | Whitehouse 4,530, Tyler 497, Troup 19 | 1% | 5,046 | 5,188 | 0.97 | Most homes are on the competitive market. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75704 | Tyler 4,972, Lindale 1, Van 1 | 4% | 4,974 | 3,051 | 1.63 | Most homes are on the competitive market. More meters than year-round households: vacant, seasonal, new or recently built homes. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75706 | Tyler 4,328, Lindale 45 | 0% | 4,373 | 3,179 | 1.38 | Most homes are on the competitive market. More meters than year-round households: vacant, seasonal, new or recently built homes. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75757 | Bullard 3,151, Tyler 106, Jacksonville 105 | 0% | 3,402 | 5,357 | 0.64 | Split. Most, but not all, homes are on the competitive market. Fewer competitive meters than households: some homes are likely co-op or other non-choice service. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75708 | Tyler 3,390 | 3% | 3,390 | 2,668 | 1.27 | Most homes are on the competitive market. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75709 | Tyler 3,078, Van 1 | 15% | 3,079 | 2,456 | 1.25 | Most homes are on the competitive market. |
| 75754 | Tyler 418, Ben Wheeler 191, Edom 137 | 0% | 759 | 2,798 | 0.27 | Split. Only part of the ZIP is on the competitive market. Fewer competitive meters than households: some homes are likely co-op or other non-choice service. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75705 | Tyler 418 | 0% | 418 | 518 | 0.81 | Split. Most, but not all, homes are on the competitive market. Fewer competitive meters than households: some homes are likely co-op or other non-choice service. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75710 | Tyler 31 | 0% | 31 | n/a | n/a | PO box or special ZIP; no household count to compare. Mostly outside Tyler city limits. |
| 75711 | Tyler 16 | 100% | 16 | 0 | n/a | Very few homes; ratio not meaningful. |
Split ZIP codes for Tyler: 75705, 75754, 75757.
Sources: ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (Oct 5, 2026); Census ACS 2020-2024; Census ZCTA relationship files.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Tyler’s ZIP codes
Among Tyler’s main ZIP codes, 75708 has the largest share of households paying $250 or more a month for electricity (48.8%); 75702 has the most renters (47.1% of households); 75762 has the newest housing (5.9% built in 2020 or later). High-bill shares reflect home size, age and heating type as much as price, so they are a reason to check your usage, not a verdict on any provider.
| ZIP | Renter households | Moved in the past year | Electric bill $250+/month | Built 2020 or later | New meters Oct 7-18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75703 | 42.9% | 14.1% | 28.0% | 2.4% | 14 |
| 75701 | 40.0% | 13.6% | 26.3% | 1.6% | 2 |
| 75702 | 47.1% | 12.8% | 25.0% | 0.7% | 3 |
| 75707 | 25.4% | 13.1% | 32.9% | 2.5% | 0 |
| 75762 | 14.6% | 17.1% | 33.8% | 5.9% | 2 |
| 75704 | 21.5% | 4.5% | 34.9% | 1.6% | 6 |
| 75706 | 22.3% | 8.1% | 35.7% | 2.0% | 5 |
| 75708 | 22.4% | 5.5% | 48.8% | 3.4% | 3 |
Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year, ZCTA level: B25003 (tenure), B07003 (moved), B25132 (electricity cost, households charged for electricity), B25034 (year built); new meters from ERCOT daily ESIID files. Compiled in Power Hopper’s Oct 18, 2026 ZIP study.
How do towns near Tyler compare?
Neighboring cities and towns within about 28 miles, by distance from Tyler’s center. Status is our whole-place estimate; check your exact address.
| Town | Distance | Population | Competitive homes (postal city) | Delivery utility | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse | 8 mi | 9,970 | 4,531 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Chandler | 10 mi | 4,081 | 2,410 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Bullard | 12 mi | 5,301 | 3,151 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Lindale | 14 mi | 7,385 | 6,847 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Hideaway | 15 mi | 3,459 | 1,696 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
| Troup | 16 mi | 2,188 | 1,684 | Oncor | Most addresses can choose |
Business electricity in Tyler
ERCOT lists 16,835 active business meters with a Tyler address, about one for every 4.4 homes, and 34 meters in ERCOT’s large non-residential class across Tyler’s main ZIP codes. On Oncor’s wires, a business picks its retail provider the same way a home does; larger accounts can also buy from suppliers that sell directly to commercial customers.
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 Tyler?
Enter a Tyler ZIP code, then your service address. If the address can shop, you’ll see plans; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (price at your usage, base charge, credits, term, cancellation fee) before you choose.
Common questions about electricity in Tyler
Does Oncor sell electricity in Tyler?
No. Oncor delivers it and maintains the lines; it does not sell plans. Tyler homes on Oncor’s wires buy from a retail provider they choose, and Oncor’s delivery charge (6.8673¢ per kWh plus $4.06 a month in our Oct. 19, 2026 snapshot) is passed through on the bill.
Does Tyler, TX have electricity choice?
Yes where Oncor delivers. All 74,629 Tyler-addressed homes in ERCOT's October 5, 2026 data are Oncor. Some Smith County addresses are served by co-ops or SWEPCO and can't choose.
Is Tyler on the ERCOT grid?
Oncor's Tyler service is in ERCOT. EIA's 2024 data lists SWEPCO, which serves parts of East Texas including Smith County, under the Southwest Power Pool (SWPP), outside ERCOT and outside retail choice.
Which Tyler ZIP is split?
75754 (Ben Wheeler and Edom side) shows 759 competitive meters for about 2,798 Census households (ratio 0.27). Most Tyler ZIPs show at least one competitive meter per household.
Who restores power in Tyler?
Oncor at oncor.com/outages for Oncor addresses.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Smith County
Nearest town pages: Mesquite · Rowlett · Garland · Waxahachie · Princeton · Richardson · Allen · Plano
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)
- Oncor Electric Delivery
- Oncor delivery tariff (effective October 4, 2026)
- SWEPCO (Southwestern Electric Power Co.)
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