Barre, VT business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Barre, VT micropolitan area.
- Population
- 59,8442024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,118CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Barre, VT at a glance
The Barre, VT micropolitan area covers 1 county in Vermont and had 59,844 residents in July 2024, up 0.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 548th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 408th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Washington County, VT | 59,844 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Barre, VT's business base
County Business Patterns counted 2,118 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 26,122 people in mid-March with $1.4 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.3 employees per establishment. 55.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (322), other services (except public administration) (264), and construction (249).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 322 | 3,993 | $158,324,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 264 | 1,289 | $66,976,000 |
| Construction (23) | 249 | 1,391 | $94,497,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 221 | 1,055 | $77,544,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 216 | 4,576 | $284,281,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 161 | 3,188 | $76,383,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 119 | 2,537 | $151,452,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 118 | 573 | $29,808,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 91 | 2,345 | $239,717,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 68 | 777 | $50,444,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 61 | 2,348 | $82,373,000 |
| Information (51) | 59 | 413 | $29,062,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 55 | 475 | $13,125,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 53 | 238 | $11,422,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 31 | 349 | $18,359,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 9 | 36 | $2,015,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 8 | 337 (high noise) | $27,131,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 6 | 100 (high noise) | $7,378,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 99 (high noise) | $12,776,000 |
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 Barre, VT's businesses compare
Barre, VT has 35.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 44.0% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $54,868 (19.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 55.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.6% 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 | 1,170 | 55.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 410 | 19.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 275 | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 185 | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 77 | 3.6% | 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 Barre, VT
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 91 have a published Census count in Barre, VT. The largest are full-service restaurants (52), landscaping services (51), and residential remodelers (42). Relative to population, civic and social organizations are the most over-represented: 40.1 per 100,000 residents against 7.3 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Barre, VT
The area's named cities and towns have 50 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 802 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 50 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 8 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barre, VT | 8,304 | 802 | 14 |
| Montpelier, VT | 7,915 | 802 | 19 |
| Northfield, VT | 5,915 | 802 | 3 |
| Waterbury, VT | 5,434 | 802 | 5 |
| Waitsfield, VT | 1,880 | 802 | 2 |
| Marshfield, VT | 1,563 | 802 | 2 |
| Cabot, VT | 1,468 | 802 | 2 |
| Plainfield, VT | 1,243 | 802 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Barre, VT business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Barre, VT, 12 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $360.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $299.40, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Barre, VT
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 Barre, VT 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 Barre, VT?
802, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Barre, VT area?
2,118 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Barre, VT?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).