Alamosa, CO business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Alamosa, CO micropolitan area.
- Population
- 27,9242024 est.
- Establishments
- 659CBP 2023
- Counties
- 3
- Area codes
- 1
The Alamosa, CO area
The Alamosa, CO micropolitan area covers 3 counties in Colorado and had 27,924 residents in July 2024, up 2.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Alamosa County, CO is the most populous, with 16,689 people. By population it ranks 842nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 826th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Alamosa County, CO | 16,689 |
| Conejos County, CO | 7,549 |
| Costilla County, CO | 3,686 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Alamosa, CO
County Business Patterns counted 659 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 7,154 people in mid-March with $332.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 10.9 employees per establishment. 48.1% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (112), health care and social assistance (94), and accommodation and food services (77).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 112 | 1,405 | $52,650,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 94 | 1,957 | $106,774,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 77 | 945 | $22,212,000 |
| Construction (23) | 69 | 435 | $26,118,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 61 | 297 | $9,861,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 43 | 225 | $12,475,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 32 | 263 | $11,864,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 28 | 195 | $13,913,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 28 | 290 | $20,155,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 26 | 165 | $5,335,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 24 | 128 | $6,413,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 22 | 264 | $14,464,000 |
| Information (51) | 15 | 108 | $6,292,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 9 | 64 (high noise) | $1,472,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 94 (high noise) | $2,766,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 89 (high noise) | $3,862,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 64 | $7,263,000 |
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.
How Alamosa, CO's businesses compare
Alamosa, CO has 23.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 4.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 10.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $46,471 (32.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 48.1% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.3% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 316 | 48.1% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 159 | 24.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 98 | 14.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 62 | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 22 | 3.3% | 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 Alamosa, CO
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 45 have a published Census count in Alamosa, CO. The largest are full-service restaurants (25), limited-service restaurants (16), and hotels and motels (15). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 53.7 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 25 | 322 | 12.9 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 16 | 342 | 21.4 |
| Hotels and motels | 15 | 174 | 11.6 |
| Electrical contractors | 14 | 69 | 4.9 |
| Dental offices | 11 | 88 | 8.0 |
| Physician practices | 10 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 10 | 39 | 3.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 9 | 86 | 9.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 9 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 9 | — | — |
| Law offices | 8 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 7 | 27 | 3.9 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | 65 | 10.8 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | 15 | 2.5 |
| Residential property managers | 6 | 67 | 11.2 |
| Surveying and mapping services firms | 6 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 6 | 28 | 4.7 |
| RV parks and campgrounds | 5 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 5 | — | — |
| Nursing care facilities | 4 | — | — |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 4 | 67 | 16.8 |
| Management consulting firms | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 4 | 76 | 19.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Alamosa, CO
The area's named cities and towns have 26 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 719 | 26 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa, CO | 9,906 | 719 | 13 |
Phone costs for a typical Alamosa, CO business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Alamosa, CO, 11 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $330.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $274.45, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $219.00 a month for 11 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 | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
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 Alamosa, CO
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Alamosa, CO 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 Alamosa, CO?
719, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Alamosa, CO area?
659 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Alamosa, CO?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).