Waxahachie, Texas electricity: Oncor wires, 2 split ZIP codes to check
Waxahachie's 24,906 competitive homes sit on Oncor's wires; here is where choice stops, what delivery costs and how plan prices look today.
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 Waxahachie-addressed home in ERCOT's competitive data is on Oncor's wires (24,906 active residential meters, October 5, 2026). Most Waxahachie addresses can choose a retail provider, but 2 of the ZIP codes below are split, so check your exact address.
Who delivers electricity in Waxahachie?
Outages: Oncor at oncor.com/outages.
Oncor delivery charges and area
Can every address in Waxahachie choose an electricity provider?
Of the 24,902 Waxahachie-addressed competitive homes we can place by ZIP code, 2,013 (8%) are in the split ZIP codes 75167, 76041; on those streets, a neighbor may be on a different utility. The ZIP table below marks each one.
EIA’s 2024 data lists 3 other utilities (co-ops, city-owned or outside ERCOT) in the county around Waxahachie; they are named on Ellis County. Their customers can’t choose unless the utility opted in.
Moving to Waxahachie
Local numbers for setting up a home in Waxahachie, each checked on the official source. More contacts, and a printable list, are on Waxahachie helpful move-in information.
- Water and utility billing: utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service), 469-309-4170.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy: customer service, 888-286-6700.
- Public schools: Waxahachie ISD.
- Driver license: Texas DPS Driver License Office: Waxahachie, 512-424-2600.
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Weather and electricity in Waxahachie
Typical weather near Waxahachie, from the nearest NOAA station with a complete 1991-2020 record: Waxahachie, about 2 miles from the city center (station elevation 626 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 604 for the month, and heating-degree days (below 65°F) peak in January at 615. 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 | 2.6 | 1 | 615 |
| Feb | 60 | 38 | 2.7 | 3 | 458 |
| Mar | 67 | 45 | 4.0 | 17 | 291 |
| Apr | 75 | 53 | 3.5 | 74 | 102 |
| May | 82 | 63 | 4.3 | 248 | 13 |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 4.2 | 468 | 0 |
| Jul | 95 | 74 | 2.5 | 598 | 0 |
| Aug | 95 | 74 | 2.9 | 604 | 0 |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.3 | 382 | 4 |
| Oct | 78 | 55 | 4.7 | 126 | 75 |
| Nov | 66 | 44 | 2.9 | 18 | 309 |
| Dec | 58 | 36 | 3.2 | 3 | 564 |
Historical weather records for Ellis County
The Texas Railroad Commission's county table lists 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 for Ellis County. These are historical county extremes, not Waxahachie'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 Waxahachie, and not an estimate for your home. EIA source.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USC00419522; Texas Railroad Commission, Historical Weather Data by County (2022).
What is different about electricity in Waxahachie?
- Census estimates put Waxahachie at 50,090 residents on July 1, 2025, up 21.9% from a 2020 estimates base of 41,107. Source: Census Bureau.
- ERCOT lists 24,906 competitive residential meters with a Waxahachie mailing address, about 1.56 per Census household in the city (15,918), because the Waxahachie postal area reaches beyond city limits. Source: ERCOT TDSP; Census ACS.
- ERCOT's daily files added 37 new residential meters in Waxahachie's main ZIP codes between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18, 2026, 27 of them in 75165. Source: ERCOT daily.
- Waxahachie-addressed business meters number 4,057 in ERCOT's Oct. 5 extract, one for every 6.1 homes. Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- Among the 20 cities and towns that touch Ellis County, Waxahachie ranks 3 by competitive homes on its postal city in ERCOT's data, behind Grand Prairie (75,166). Source: ERCOT TDSP.
- Renters make up 34.0% of households in 75165, the highest share among Waxahachie's main ZIP codes (ACS 2020-2024), so many Waxahachie addresses change hands, and electricity accounts, every year. Source: Census ACS.
Waxahachie electricity by the numbers
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 50,090 |
| Population (2020 estimates base) | 41,107 |
| Occupied households (ACS 2020-2024) | 15,918 |
| Active residential meters with a Waxahachie address | 24,906 |
| Active business meters with a Waxahachie address | 4,057 |
| Residential meters per Census household | 1.56 |
| Delivery utilities (homes) | Oncor 24,906 |
| Counties | Ellis |
| ZIP codes touching Waxahachie | 5 |
| Split ZIP codes (flagged below) | 2 |
How we built these numbers. Download: Waxahachie ZIP table (CSV).
What do electricity plans cost in Waxahachie 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) |
Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie | Competitive homes (ERCOT) | Households (Census) | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75165 | Waxahachie 99% | 28% | 23,081 | 18,741 | 1.23 | Near-full coverage. 27 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 76065 | Midlothian 94%, Grand Prairie 5% | 1% | 13,598 | 15,604 | 0.87 | Near-full coverage. 28 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. Mostly outside Waxahachie city limits. |
| 75167 | Waxahachie 96%, Red Oak 2%, Ovilla 1% | 15% | 2,048 | 4,315 | 0.47 | Split. Partial coverage. 10 new residential meters Oct 7-18, 2026. |
| 76041 | Waxahachie 59%, Forreston 41% | 0% | 69 | 273 | 0.25 | Split. Partial coverage. Mostly outside Waxahachie city limits. |
| 76623 | Waxahachie 69%, Avalon 30%, Italy 2% | 0% | 54 | 45 | 1.20 | Too few homes to rate. Mostly outside Waxahachie city limits. |
Split ZIP codes for Waxahachie: 75167, 76041.
Homes, renters and electric bills in Waxahachie’s ZIP codes
Among Waxahachie’s main ZIP codes, 75167 has the largest share of households paying $250 or more a month for electricity (53.8%); 75165 has the most renters (34.0% of households); 75167 has the newest housing (11.1% built in 2020 or later).
How do towns near Waxahachie compare?
Within about 28 miles; whole-place estimates.
| Town | Population | Distance | Delivery utility | Status | Competitive homes (postal city) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak | 20,394 | 8 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 9,507 |
| Midlothian | 46,683 | 10 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 12,827 |
| Ovilla | 4,808 | 10 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 1,905 |
| Palmer | 2,644 | 10 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 1,302 |
| Glenn Heights | 20,327 | 10 mi | Oncor | Partly | 3,535 |
| Ennis | 25,694 | 13 mi | Oncor | Most addresses can choose | 11,809 |
Business electricity in Waxahachie
ERCOT lists 4,057 active business meters with a Waxahachie address, about one for every 6.1 homes, and 18 meters in ERCOT’s large non-residential class across Waxahachie’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 Waxahachie?
ZIP first, then your address; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label before choosing.
Common questions about electricity in Waxahachie
Can Waxahachie residents pick their own electric company?
Yes, if Oncor delivers to your address. ERCOT lists 24,906 Waxahachie-addressed homes on the competitive market (October 5, 2026), about 1.56 per Census household. 2 of the ZIP codes touching Waxahachie are split (75167, 76041), so check your exact address.
Which Waxahachie ZIP code has the most homes on the competitive market?
75165. ERCOT lists 23,081 competitive residential meters there, 22,852 with a Waxahachie address, against about 18,741 Census households in the ZIP (ratio 1.23). Among Waxahachie's main ZIP codes, 75167 has the fewest competitive meters per household, 0.47.
Which part of Waxahachie has the highest electric bills?
It varies by ZIP code. In the Census survey (ACS 2020-2024), 53.8% of households in 75167 reported paying $250 or more a month for electricity, the highest share among Waxahachie's main ZIP codes, against 32.0% in 75165. Home size, age and heating type drive much of that, so compare plans at your own usage.
Why are there more electric meters than households in Waxahachie?
ERCOT counts 24,906 competitive residential meters with a Waxahachie mailing address, about 1.56 for every Census household in the city (15,918). The Waxahachie postal area is bigger than the city, and new homes get a meter before the Census survey counts them. It does not mean every Waxahachie-area address can choose; check yours.
Who do I call in Waxahachie when the power goes out?
Oncor, which delivers to all 24,906 Waxahachie-addressed homes in ERCOT's competitive data, not your retail provider. oncor.com/outages.
Where to next?
Up: Oncor area · Ellis County
Nearest town pages: Mansfield · Arlington · Mesquite · Irving · Euless · Garland · North Richland Hills · Grapevine
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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)
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