Alamogordo, NM business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Alamogordo, NM micropolitan area.
- Population
- 69,7112024 est.
- Establishments
- 988CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Alamogordo, NM area
The Alamogordo, NM micropolitan area covers 1 county in New Mexico and had 69,711 residents in July 2024, up 2.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 491st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 679th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Otero County, NM | 69,711 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Alamogordo, NM
County Business Patterns counted 988 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 12,847 people in mid-March with $534.4 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.0 employees per establishment. 50.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (183), other services (except public administration) (123), and construction (121).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 183 | 2,617 | $80,486,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 123 | 577 | $15,702,000 |
| Construction (23) | 121 | 919 | $47,075,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 113 | 3,329 | $174,777,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 106 | 2,675 | $66,313,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 65 | 491 | $30,318,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 57 | 151 | $6,670,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 45 | 355 | $17,449,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 35 | 621 | $32,816,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 28 | 192 | $9,157,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 26 | 88 | $2,472,000 |
| Information (51) | 24 | 216 | $11,227,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 13 | 132 (high noise) | $8,291,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 13 | 49 | $2,419,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 98 | $2,002,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 11 | 271 (high noise) | $22,897,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 13 (high noise) | $1,048,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 32 | $1,701,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 21 | $1,381,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Alamogordo, NM compared with the U.S.
Alamogordo, NM has 14.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 42.3% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $41,595 (39.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 50.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.5% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 494 | 50.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 217 | 22.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 143 | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 97 | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 34 | 3.5% | 5.4% |
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.
Small-business industries in Alamogordo, NM
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 64 have a published Census count in Alamogordo, NM. The largest are limited-service restaurants (32), full-service restaurants (30), and plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (21). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 21.5 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 32 | 681 | 21.3 |
| Full-service restaurants | 30 | 597 | 19.9 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 21 | 200 | 9.5 |
| Physician practices | 18 | 178 | 9.9 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 18 | 49 | 2.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 16 | 81 | 5.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 15 | 246 | 16.4 |
| Electrical contractors | 13 | 134 | 10.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 13 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 12 | 41 | 3.4 |
| Child day care services | 11 | 132 | 12.0 |
| Dental offices | 10 | 120 | 12.0 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 10 | 55 | 5.5 |
| Civic and social organizations | 9 | 78 | 8.7 |
| Engineering services firms | 8 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 8 | 32 | 4.0 |
| New car dealers | 8 | 163 | 20.4 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 68 | 8.5 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 8 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 7 | 174 | 24.9 |
| Law offices | 7 | 21 | 3.0 |
| Landscaping services | 7 | 27 | 3.9 |
| Gift, novelty and souvenir stores | 7 | — | — |
| Mental health practices | 6 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 6 | 66 | 11.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Alamogordo, NM
The area's named cities and towns have 38 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 575 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 575 | 38 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo, NM | 31,667 | 575 | 31 |
| Tularosa, NM | 2,632 | 575 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Alamogordo, NM business
The comparison below uses 13 users, the rounded average establishment size in Alamogordo, NM. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $324.35 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $390.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $259.00 a month for 13 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| 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.
Callata in Alamogordo, NM
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 Alamogordo, NM 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
What area codes serve Alamogordo, NM?
575, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Alamogordo, NM area?
988 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Alamogordo, NM?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).