Victoria, Texas electricity: AEP Texas Central wires, 2 split ZIP codes to check
Victoria is AEP Texas Central territory with a few split ZIP codes; this page shows, ZIP by ZIP, who can shop and what plans cost.
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 Victoria-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on AEP Texas Central's wires (25,955 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Most Victoria addresses can choose a retail provider, but 2 of the ZIP codes below are split, so check your exact address.
Who delivers electricity in Victoria?
Outages: AEP Texas Central at aeptexas.com/outages.
AEP Texas Central delivery charges and area
Can every address in Victoria choose an electricity provider?
Of the 25,955 Victoria-addressed competitive homes we can place by ZIP code, 9,472 (36%) are in the split ZIP codes 77904, 77905; on those streets, a neighbor may be on a different utility. The ZIP table below marks each one.
EIA’s 2024 data lists 2 other utilities (co-ops, city-owned or outside ERCOT) in the county around Victoria; they are named on Victoria County. Their customers can’t choose unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Victoria
Local numbers for setting up a home in Victoria, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Victoria helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 361-485-3400.
- Trash pickup: Republic Services: trash and recycling, 361-489-3611.
- Natural gas: CenterPoint Energy: gas leak emergency (24/7), 888-876-5786.
- Public schools: Victoria ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Victoria, 512-424-2600.
You enter your address on the next screen, and we confirm there whether you can choose an electricity provider at that address.
Have a High Light Bill or Electric Bill?
If your electricity bill in Victoria came in higher than you expected, upload or enter it and see whether another plan could lower your electricity costs, or whether staying where you are makes more sense.
Weather and electricity in Victoria
Typical weather near Victoria, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Victoria Fire Dept #5, about 3 miles from the city center (station elevation 101 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, 42°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 608 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 380. 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 | 65 | 42 | 3.0 | 13 | 380 |
| Feb | 68 | 47 | 2.2 | 28 | 237 |
| Mar | 74 | 54 | 2.3 | 76 | 121 |
| Apr | 79 | 59 | 3.4 | 156 | 36 |
| May | 85 | 68 | 5.1 | 356 | 3 |
| Jun | 91 | 73 | 3.5 | 506 | 0 |
| Jul | 93 | 75 | 3.7 | 597 | 0 |
| Aug | 94 | 75 | 3.2 | 608 | 0 |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.8 | 441 | 0 |
| Oct | 84 | 61 | 3.8 | 245 | 21 |
| Nov | 73 | 52 | 2.8 | 71 | 140 |
| Dec | 67 | 45 | 2.6 | 23 | 315 |
Historical weather records for Victoria County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists a record low of 9°F (1989) 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 for Victoria County. These are historical county extremes, not Victoria'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 Victoria, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00419361; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Victoria?
- Census estimates put Victoria at 66,500 residents on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% from a 2020 estimates base of 65,528. Source: Census Bureau.
- Victoria-addressed business meters number 5,316 in ERCOT's Oct. 5 extract, one for every 4.9 homes. Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- 64% of Victoria-addressed competitive homes (16,483 of 25,955) are in ZIP 77901, where competitive meters run 1.08 per Census household. Source: ERCOT TDSP; Census ACS.
- Renters make up 46.5% of households in 77901, the highest share among Victoria's main ZIP codes (ACS 2020-2024), so many Victoria addresses change hands, and electricity accounts, every year. Source: Census ACS.
Victoria electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 66,500 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 65,528 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 25,550 |
| Active residential meters with a Victoria address | 25,955 |
| Active business meters with a Victoria address | 5,316 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.02 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | AEP Texas Central 25,955 |
| Counties | Victoria |
| ZIP codes touching Victoria | 3 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 2 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Victoria ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Victoria 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) |
Victoria 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 | Main postal cities (homes) | ZIP land inside Victoria | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77901 | Victoria 100% | 97% | 16,506 | 15,271 | 1.08 | Near-full coverage. |
| 77904 | Victoria 100% | 14% | 8,717 | 11,876 | 0.73 | Split. Most homes, not all. |
| 77905 | Victoria 92%, Da Costa 5%, Guadalupe 3% | 1% | 822 | 6,037 | 0.14 | Split. Little coverage. Mostly outside Victoria city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Victoria: 77904, 77905.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Victoria’s ZIP codes
Among Victoria’s main ZIP codes, 77905 has the largest share of households paying $250 or more a month for electricity (35.0%); 77901 has the most renters (46.5% of households).
How do towns near Victoria compare?
Within about 28 miles; whole-place estimates.
| Town | Population | Distance | Delivery utility | Status | Competitive homes (postal city) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna | 6,088 | 23 mi | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose | 2,587 |
| Port Lavaca | 11,060 | 26 mi | AEP Texas Central | Most addresses can choose | 5,138 |
| Cuero | 8,264 | 26 mi | — | City-owned utility; no choice | 0 |
Business electricity in Victoria
ERCOT lists 5,316 active business meters with a Victoria address, about one for every 4.9 homes, and 15 meters in ERCOT’s large non-residential class across Victoria’s main ZIP codes.
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 Victoria?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Victoria
Can I choose my electricity provider in Victoria?
Yes, if AEP Texas Central delivers to your address. ERCOT lists 25,955 Victoria-addressed homes on the competitive market (October 5, 2026), about 1.02 per Census household. 2 of the ZIP codes touching Victoria are split (77904, 77905), so check your exact address.
Which Victoria ZIP code has the most homes on the competitive market?
77901. ERCOT lists 16,506 competitive residential meters there, 16,483 with a Victoria address, against about 15,271 Census households in the ZIP (ratio 1.08). Among Victoria's main ZIP codes, 77905 has the fewest competitive meters per household, 0.14.
Which part of Victoria has the highest electric bills?
It varies by ZIP code. In the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024), 35.0% of households in 77905 reported paying $250 or more a month for electricity, the highest share among Victoria's main ZIP codes, against 30.3% in 77901. Home size, age and heating type drive much of that, so compare plans at your own usage.
Who do I call in Victoria when the power goes out?
AEP Texas Central, which delivers to all 25,955 Victoria-addressed homes in ERCOT's competitive data, not your retail provider. aeptexas.com/outages.
Where to next?
Up: AEP Texas Central area · Victoria County
Nearest town pages: Corpus Christi · Sugar Land · Missouri City · Pearland · Pflugerville · League City · Hutto · Round Rock
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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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