Arkadelphia, AR business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Arkadelphia, AR micropolitan area.
- Population
- 20,9202024 est.
- Establishments
- 540CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Arkadelphia, AR micropolitan area
The Arkadelphia, AR micropolitan area covers 1 county in Arkansas and had 20,920 residents in July 2024, down 2.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 890th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 870th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clark County, AR | 20,920 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Arkadelphia, AR's business base
County Business Patterns counted 540 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 6,973 people in mid-March with $317.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.9 employees per establishment. 52.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (85), other services (except public administration) (69), and health care and social assistance (65).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 85 | 1,171 | $40,191,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 69 | 238 | $5,934,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 65 | 1,048 | $44,519,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 59 | 1,105 | $20,968,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 40 | 259 | $13,921,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 36 | 219 | $12,385,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 32 | 209 | $14,043,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 28 | 1,466 (high noise) | $106,842,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 28 | 111 | $4,698,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 25 | 58 (high noise) | $1,040,000 |
| Construction (23) | 21 | 71 | $4,447,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 14 | 247 | $16,243,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 12 | 37 (high noise) | $1,740,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 589 (high noise) | $21,026,000 |
| Information (51) | 6 | 50 | $3,226,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 45 | $4,209,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 4 | 14 (high noise) | $134,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 35 | $1,499,000 |
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 Arkadelphia, AR's businesses compare
Arkadelphia, AR has 25.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 5.0% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,493 (33.4% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.8% 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 | 282 | 52.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 130 | 24.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 58 | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 44 | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 26 | 4.8% | 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 Arkadelphia, AR
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 24 have a published Census count in Arkadelphia, AR. The largest are limited-service restaurants (21), law offices (16), and physician practices (11). Relative to population, law offices are the most over-represented: 76.5 per 100,000 residents against 48.7 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 21 | 466 | 22.2 |
| Law offices | 16 | 127 | 7.9 |
| Physician practices | 11 | 60 | 5.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 11 | 21 | 1.9 |
| Full-service restaurants | 11 | 225 | 20.5 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 104 | 11.6 |
| Child day care services | 9 | 142 | 15.8 |
| Dental offices | 8 | 47 | 5.9 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 | 51 | 7.3 |
| Mental health practices | 6 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | 32 | 5.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 5 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 5 | 20 | 4.0 |
| Used car dealers | 5 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | 26 | 5.2 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 4 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 4 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 4 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 4 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 4 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 3 | 4 | 1.3 |
| Optometry practices | 3 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 3 | 25 | 8.3 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Arkadelphia, AR area
The area's named cities and towns have 23 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 870 has the most (91%). 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 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadelphia, AR | 9,894 | 870 | 13 |
| Gurdon, AR | 1,824 | 327, 870 | 6 |
Phone costs for a typical Arkadelphia, AR business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Arkadelphia, AR, 13 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $390.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $324.35, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 13 people cost $259.00 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 | $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 Arkadelphia, AR
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.
If you already have a number in Arkadelphia, AR, 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 Arkadelphia, AR?
870 and 327, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Arkadelphia, AR area?
540 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Arkadelphia, AR?
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).