CallataGuidesBay City, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Bay City, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 36,3912024 est.
- Establishments
- 707CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Bay City, TX micropolitan area
The Bay City, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 36,391 residents in July 2024, up 0.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 764th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 809th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Matagorda County, TX | 36,391 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Bay City, TX
County Business Patterns counted 707 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 7,870 people in mid-March with $557.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.1 employees per establishment. 54.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (131), other services (except public administration) (97), and accommodation and food services (95).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 131 | 1,444 | $43,645,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 97 | 419 | $14,825,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 95 | 989 | $20,431,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 85 | 1,152 | $57,917,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 46 | 184 | $8,005,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 36 | 217 | $12,906,000 |
| Construction (23) | 34 | 186 (high noise) | $11,094,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 30 | 1,180 | $164,141,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 27 | 162 | $9,948,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 26 | 164 | $9,631,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 25 | 184 | $7,442,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 21 | 147 | $13,912,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 14 | 52 (high noise) | $2,604,000 |
| Information (51) | 11 | 118 (high noise) | $3,032,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 11 | 52 | $1,315,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 1,119 (high noise) | $166,328,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 6 | 70 | $7,276,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 19 (high noise) | $2,748,000 |
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.
Business density and team size in Bay City, TX
Bay City, TX has 19.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 21.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $70,810 (3.6% above the U.S. $68,342). 54.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.1% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 385 | 54.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 152 | 21.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 101 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 52 | 7.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 15 | 2.1% | 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 Bay City, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 41 have a published Census count in Bay City, TX. The largest are full-service restaurants (31), physician practices (27), and hotels and motels (22). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 60.5 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 31 | 385 | 12.4 |
| Physician practices | 27 | 165 | 6.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 22 | 137 | 6.2 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 20 | 338 | 16.9 |
| Dental offices | 14 | 116 | 8.3 |
| Law offices | 9 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 9 | 36 | 4.0 |
| Drinking places | 9 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 8 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Landscaping services | 8 | 37 | 4.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 8 | 14 | 1.8 |
| Beauty salons | 8 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 7 | 68 | 9.7 |
| Chiropractic offices | 5 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 5 | 17 | 3.4 |
| Coin-operated laundries and drycleaners | 5 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 5 | 49 | 9.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 4 | 6 | 1.5 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4 | 72 | 18.0 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 4 | 16 | 4.0 |
| Residential property managers | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 4 | 8 | 2.0 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Furniture stores | 4 | — | — |
| Hardware stores | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Bay City, TX
The area's named cities and towns have 20 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 979 has the most (85%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City, TX | 17,471 | 979 | 17 |
| Palacios, TX | 4,373 | 361 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Bay City, TX business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Bay City, TX, 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 Bay City, TX
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 Bay City, TX 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 Bay City, TX?
979 and 361, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Bay City, TX area?
707 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Bay City, TX?
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).