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Breweries in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area: 50 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 13-person team.
- Establishments
- 50CBP 2023
- Employees
- 629mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.0U.S. 1.5
- Rank
- 18th of 300areas by count
Breweries in Sacramento, CA by the numbers
There were 50 breweries in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 312120, Breweries). They employed 629 people in mid-March and paid $26.6 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 18th out of 300 areas with published figures for breweries.
Measured against its 2.5 million residents (2024 estimate), the area has 2.0 breweries per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 1.5, so Sacramento, CA is 32.3% above the national figure. The average establishment here has 12.6 employees, compared with 18.9 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $42,256, 9.6% below the national $46,767.
| Measure | Sacramento, CA | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 50 | 561 | 5,218 |
| Mid-March employees | 629 | 12,106 | 98,647 |
| Annual payroll | $26,579,000 | $671,027,000 (moderate noise) | $4,613,459,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 12.6 | 21.6 | 18.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $42,256 | $55,429 | $46,767 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
How big breweries in Sacramento, CA are
Of the breweries in Sacramento, CA that had employees in March 2023, 29.2% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 25.7%). 58.3% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 14 | 29.2% | 25.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 14 | 29.2% | 26.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 14 | 29.2% | 25.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 6 | 12.5% | 16.6% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What breweries in Sacramento, CA use the phone for
Craft breweries handle taproom events, distribution accounts and tours, and calls come from consumers and businesses. Routing them to the right person saves time.
Calls a brewery in Sacramento, CA might handle in a typical week include:
- A customer calls about tours.
- A bar calls to add a beer to its lineup.
- The brewery calls a supplier about ingredients.
Business texting for breweries
Breweries text event confirmations.
Texts sent from a local business number in Sacramento, CA have to be registered with carriers first (10DLC); on Callata that is a one-time $49 fee, after which the whole team can text from the shared number.
Phone system pricing for a 13-person brewery
The average brewery in Sacramento, CA has 12.6 employees, so a 13-person team is a reasonable benchmark. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $324.35 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $390.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $259.00 a month for 13 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,572 less than RingCentral for a brewery in Sacramento, CA of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Which area code to use in Sacramento, CA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 5 area codes. 916 has the most, with 590 of 793 exchanges (74%). A local number lets customers in Sacramento, CA call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 916 | 590 | Pacific | 1947 | 279 |
| 279 | 103 | Pacific | 2018 | 916 |
| 530 | 89 | Pacific | 1997 | 837 |
| 209 | 9 | Pacific | 1958 | 350 |
| 350 | 2 | Pacific | 2022 | 209 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for breweries
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Sacramento, CA is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many breweries are there in Sacramento, CA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 50 breweries in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area in 2023. They employed 629 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 13-person brewery?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 13 users cost $390.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $324.35 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $259.00.
What area code should a brewery in Sacramento, CA use?
Area code 916 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 279 and 530. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a brewery?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.