ZIP code 77432 is located in Wharton County, Texas. The average residential electricity rate here is 13.2¢/kWh.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up utilities when moving to 77432?
Contact each provider separately before your move-in date. Start with electric (AEP Texas Central Company) and gas (Centerpoint Energy - Entex, (713) 207-1111) since those typically need a few business days to activate. Water and sewer are often handled with one call to your local utility. Set up internet last since it may require an installation visit.
How do utility rates in 77432 compare to the national average?
Residential electricity in ZIP code 77432 averages 13.2¢/kWh, about 20% below the US average of 16.5¢/kWh and 12% below the Texas state average of 14.9¢/kWh. Natural gas in Texas averages $17.98/Mcf, about 24% above the national average. Actual monthly bills vary by home size, insulation, and season. Local rates from NREL; state and US averages from EIA Form 861 (2024); natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024).
Is electricity expensive in 77432?
No — electricity in ZIP code 77432 costs about 20% less than the national average. Compared to Texas overall, rates here are about 12% lower. Local rates from NREL (2023); state and US averages from EIA (2024).
What internet providers are available in 77432?
ZIP code 77432 has strong broadband coverage. Providers include AT&T (Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps), T-Mobile (Fixed Wireless), Verizon (Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps), Wharton County Electric Cooperative Inc (Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps), YK Communications (Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps). Availability varies by street address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
What county is 77432 in?
ZIP code 77432 is in Wharton County, Texas.
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.