Venus, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 2 split ZIP codes to check
Venus: 8,870 residents, 1,689 households in the Census survey and 3,162 competitive home meters on its postal city. Here is who delivers the power, which addresses can shop and what plans cost on Oncor's wires.
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 3,162 active residential meters with a Venus address, all on Oncor's wires (October 5, 2026). 2 of Venus's ZIP codes are split, so most addresses can shop, but yours needs a check.
Who delivers electricity in Venus?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Venus choose an electricity provider?
Split ZIP codes holding Venus homes: 76084, 76009. They carry 3,160 of the 3,160 competitive homes with a Venus address (100%); on those streets a neighbor's utility can differ from yours.
Without retail choice unless opted in: 3 other utilities in Johnson County · Ellis County (EIA 2024).
Moving to Venus
Local numbers for setting up a home in Venus, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Venus helpful move-in information.
- City hall (ask about water service): City of Venus: City Hall (main line), 972-366-3348.
- Trash pickup: Frontier Waste Solutions: trash and recycling, 469-444-1555.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Venus ISD, Maypearl ISD, Midlothian ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Waxahachie, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Venus
Typical weather near Venus, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Burleson, about 15 miles from the city center (station elevation 762 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, 34°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 August at 573 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 616. 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 | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | 1 | 616 |
| Feb | 61 | 37 | 2.6 | 4 | 456 |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.7 | 21 | 300 |
| Apr | 76 | 52 | 3.0 | 74 | 113 |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.2 | 233 | 19 |
| Jun | 91 | 69 | 3.5 | 441 | 0 |
| Jul | 95 | 72 | 2.2 | 569 | 0 |
| Aug | 95 | 72 | 2.3 | 573 | 0 |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 3.1 | 355 | 7 |
| Oct | 78 | 54 | 4.4 | 123 | 91 |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 2.7 | 19 | 313 |
| Dec | 58 | 35 | 2.6 | 2 | 568 |
Historical weather records for Ellis and Johnson counties
Venus lies in Ellis and Johnson counties. The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists, for each county:
- Ellis County: a record low of -13°F (2011) and a record high of 115°F (1909), and a regional estimate of 24 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period.
- Johnson County: a record low of -6°F (1989) and a record high of 114°F (1939), and a regional estimate of 30 consecutive hours as a typical longest freezing or frozen-precipitation period.
These are historical county extremes, not Venus'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 Venus, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00411246; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Venus?
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Venus is 8,870 people, up 95.7% on the 2020 estimates base of 4,532. The largest one-year change was +1,533 people, from July 2020 to July 2021. July 1 estimates in between: 6,121 (2021), 6,749 (2022), 7,522 (2023), 8,206 (2024). (Census)
- Venus covers 4.8 square miles of land (Census 2025 Gazetteer). That works out to about 1,851 residents and 352 occupied households per square mile of land, with roughly 5.3 residents for every Venus household. (Census, Census, Census)
- Mailing addresses stretch past city limits here. 3,162 competitive residential meters use Venus as their postal city, while the city itself has 1,689 Census households, a ratio of 1.87. Because Venus has grown 96 percent since the 2020 base, the ACS 2020-2024 household figure likely runs behind today's count. (ERCOT, Census)
- Oncor delivers to 3,564,530 competitive homes in all; the 3,162 with a Venus address are 0.09 percent of them, roughly one in 1,127. (ERCOT)
- On October 5, 2026, ERCOT showed 195 home meters switched off (de-energized) in the ZIP codes most Venus homes use, against 3,166 switched on; that 5.8 percent is mostly vacant houses and apartments between occupants. (ERCOT)
- One ZIP code, 76084, holds almost every Venus-addressed competitive home (3,160). Taken whole, 76084 has 0.82 competitive meters per Census household: 3,166 meters, 3,842 households. (ERCOT, Census)
- Venus is 6 of 13 on a Johnson County list of cities and towns ranked by postal-city competitive homes; the next one up is Crowley, at 11,829. (ERCOT)
- By the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates, Venus is the number 7 city or town by population among the 16 that reach into Johnson County, one place ahead of Alvarado (7,539 residents). (Census)
- Electric bills over $250 a month: 34.0 percent of households in 76084, Venus's main ZIP code, per the ACS 2020-2024; the same survey puts median household income there at $102,115 and the renter share at 12.2 percent. (Census)
- Mansfield, 11 miles from Venus, has the most competitive homes nearby (30,415); Keene has the fewest per household, still 0.87. (ERCOT, Census)
Venus electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 8,870 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 4,532 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 1,689 |
| Active residential meters with a Venus address | 3,162 |
| Active business meters with a Venus address | 333 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.87 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 3,162 |
| Counties | Johnson, Ellis |
| ZIP codes touching Venus | 2 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 2 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Venus ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Venus 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) |
Venus 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 | Meters per household | ERCOT competitive homes | Census households | With Venus address | Share of ZIP land in Venus | Mailing cities | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76084 | 0.82 | 3,166 | 3,842 | 3,160 | 6% | Venus 100% | Split. Most homes, not all. Mostly outside Venus city limits. |
| 76009 | 0.44 | 3,050 | 6,948 | 0 | 0% | Alvarado 100% | Split. Partial coverage. 16 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Venus city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Venus: 76084, 76009.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Venus’s ZIP codes
ZIP 76084 leads Venus on electric bills over $250 a month, reported by 34.0 percent of its households; 76084 the most homes built since 2020, 20.1 percent (Census ACS 2020-2024).
| ZIP | Bills $250+ | Household income (median) | Built since 2020 | Venus-addressed homes | Renting | Meters added Oct 7-18 | In 5+ unit buildings | Vacant-to-active switches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76084 | 34.0% | $102,115 | 20.1% | 3,160 | 12.2% | 8 | 0.7% | 9 |
ACS 2020-2024 by ZCTA; meters: ERCOT daily files, Oct 7-18, 2026.
Venus and its neighbors
| Nearby town (2,000+ residents) | Wires utility | Can homes choose? | Postal-city meters per household | Distance | Competitive homes, postal city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.68 | 6 mi away | 3,050 homes |
| Midlothian | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 0.98 | 8 mi away | 12,827 homes |
| Grandview | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 2.41 | 10 mi away | 1,861 homes |
| Mansfield | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.20 | 11 mi away | 30,415 homes |
| Keene | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 0.87 | 13 mi away | 2,083 homes |
| Burleson | Oncor | Yes, mostly | 1.02 | 15 mi away | 18,777 homes |
Business electricity in Venus
Venus business meters: 333 (9.5 homes per business meter); large non-residential meters in Venus’s main ZIP codes: 2 (ERCOT, October 5, 2026).
Larger accounts can go out to bid with retail providers and direct suppliers; we can’t promise savings or bids.
How do I compare electricity plans in Venus?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Venus
Does Venus have electricity choice?
Yes, where Oncor's wires reach the house, which in Venus is most of the city: 3,162 homes with a Venus mailing address were on the competitive market on October 5, 2026, 1.87 for each Census household. Addresses in 76084, 76009 (all split) need an exact-address check before you shop.
Which Venus ZIP code has the most homes on the competitive market?
76084. It holds 3,160 Venus-addressed competitive homes; counting every address in the ZIP, ERCOT has 3,166 meters for roughly 3,842 households, a 0.82 ratio.
What is the average electricity rate in Venus?
On October 19, 2026, the median fixed-rate Power to Choose listing on Oncor's wires was 13.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month (170 listings); Oncor's delivery charge of 6.8673¢ per kWh plus $4.06 a month is included. A median is not a quote.
How do I start electric service at a new Venus address?
8.4% of 76084 residents moved within a year (ACS), and 9 meters in 76084 turned from vacant to active Oct. 7-18, 2026. Check that your Venus address is on Oncor's wires, then choose a plan and start date.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Venus?
3,162 Venus-addressed meters against 1,689 city households is 1.87 per household: the Venus 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.
Who do I call in Venus when the power goes out?
Call Oncor (oncor.com/outages), the wires utility for Venus's 3,162 competitive homes; a retail provider can't fix lines.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Johnson County · Ellis County
Nearest town pages: Alvarado · Midlothian · Mansfield · Keene · Burleson · Cedar Hill · Waxahachie · Joshua
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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)
- Census Bureau 2025 Gazetteer Files, Texas places (land and water area)
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