Albertville, AL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Albertville, AL micropolitan area.
- Population
- 102,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,010CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Albertville, AL at a glance
The Albertville, AL micropolitan area covers 1 county in Alabama and had 102,000 residents in July 2024, up 4.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 391st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 426th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Marshall County, AL | 102,156 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Albertville, AL
County Business Patterns counted 2,010 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 36,646 people in mid-March with $1.7 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 18.2 employees per establishment. 49.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (437), accommodation and food services (207), and health care and social assistance (204).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 437 | 5,415 | $181,874,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 207 | 4,010 | $77,818,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 204 | 4,711 | $246,527,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 186 | 1,205 | $28,506,000 |
| Construction (23) | 166 | 1,310 | $74,935,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 152 | 908 | $58,758,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 141 | 618 | $30,115,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 114 | 12,085 | $589,826,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 87 | 2,180 | $80,742,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 78 | 486 | $15,973,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 76 | 1,425 | $73,666,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 72 | 957 | $48,332,000 |
| Information (51) | 34 | 210 | $10,779,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 23 | 158 (high noise) | $3,631,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 11 | 50 | $832,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 9 | 756 | $127,581,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 61 | $4,881,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 93 | $8,199,000 |
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 Albertville, AL's businesses compare
Albertville, AL has 19.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 20.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 18.2 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,388 (33.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.1% 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 | 989 | 49.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 400 | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 307 | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 209 | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 103 | 5.1% | 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 Albertville, AL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 85 have a published Census count in Albertville, AL. The largest are limited-service restaurants (96), full-service restaurants (63), and physician practices (58). Relative to population, used car dealers are the most over-represented: 21.5 per 100,000 residents against 7.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 96 | 2,055 | 21.4 |
| Full-service restaurants | 63 | 1,528 | 24.3 |
| Physician practices | 58 | 567 | 9.8 |
| Law offices | 37 | 106 | 2.9 |
| Landscaping services | 34 | 214 | 6.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 33 | 185 | 5.6 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 30 | 167 | 5.6 |
| Electrical contractors | 25 | 151 | 6.0 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 24 | 359 | 15.0 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 24 | 841 | 35.0 |
| Dental offices | 22 | 243 | 11.0 |
| Used car dealers | 22 | 165 | 7.5 |
| Residential remodelers | 20 | 104 | 5.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 20 | 61 | 3.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 20 | 182 | 9.1 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 18 | 28 | 1.6 |
| New car dealers | 16 | 408 | 25.5 |
| Optometry practices | 15 | 71 | 4.7 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 14 | 100 | 7.1 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 14 | 93 | 6.6 |
| Tax preparation services | 14 | 54 | 3.9 |
| Veterinary clinics | 13 | 119 | 9.2 |
| Hardware stores | 13 | 192 | 14.8 |
| Janitorial services | 12 | 596 | 49.7 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 12 | 68 | 5.7 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Albertville, AL
The area's named cities and towns have 64 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 256 has the most (88%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville, AL | 23,392 | 256, 938 | 16 |
| Boaz, AL | 10,473 | 256, 938 | 9 |
| Guntersville, AL | 9,242 | 256, 938 | 20 |
| Arab, AL | 8,918 | 256, 938 | 14 |
| Grant, AL | 1,062 | 256 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Albertville, AL business
An 18-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Albertville, AL. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $540.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $449.10. On Callata the same 18 people cost $359.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $359.00 | $4,308.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $342.00 | $4,104.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $414.00 | $4,968.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $449.10 | $5,389.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $486.00 | $5,832.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
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 Albertville, AL
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Albertville, AL, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Albertville, AL?
256 and 938, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Albertville, AL area?
2,010 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Albertville, AL?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 18-person team that is $359.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $449.10 a month (checked September 28, 2026).