CallataGuidesBishop, CA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Bishop, CA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 18,4852024 est.
- Establishments
- 505CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Bishop, CA at a glance
The Bishop, CA micropolitan area covers 1 county in California and had 18,485 residents in July 2024, down 2.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 911th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 886th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Inyo County, CA | 18,485 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Bishop, CA
County Business Patterns counted 505 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 5,048 people in mid-March with $270.6 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 10.0 employees per establishment. 54.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are accommodation and food services (101), retail trade (87), and construction (50).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 101 | 1,298 | $43,536,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 87 | 862 | $37,982,000 |
| Construction (23) | 50 | 204 | $14,911,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 48 | 1,172 | $81,451,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 43 | 167 | $7,768,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 40 | 147 | $8,019,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 20 | 49 | $2,295,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 18 | 287 | $9,971,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 16 | 117 | $6,178,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 15 | 218 | $14,241,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 15 | 52 | $2,952,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 13 | 62 | $3,541,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 10 | 150 | $18,137,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 47 (high noise) | $2,128,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 7 | 66 | $4,299,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 37 | $1,650,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 5 | $195,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 31 (high noise) | $3,627,000 |
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.
Bishop, CA compared with the U.S.
Bishop, CA has 27.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 11.1% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 10.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $53,612 (21.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.2% 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 | 274 | 54.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 116 | 23.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 63 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 40 | 7.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 11 | 2.2% | 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 Bishop, CA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 30 have a published Census count in Bishop, CA. The largest are hotels and motels (39), full-service restaurants (19), and limited-service restaurants (19). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 211.0 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 39 | 510 | 13.1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 19 | 299 | 15.7 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 19 | 312 | 16.4 |
| Physician practices | 14 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 14 | 39 | 2.8 |
| Sporting goods stores | 10 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 6 | 42 | 7.0 |
| Dental offices | 5 | 37 | 7.4 |
| Law offices | 5 | — | — |
| Management consulting firms | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering services firms | 5 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 5 | 51 | 10.2 |
| Electrical contractors | 5 | 29 | 5.8 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | 35 | 7.0 |
| RV parks and campgrounds | 5 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 4 | 15 | 3.8 |
| Landscaping services | 4 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 4 | — | — |
| Hardware stores | 4 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 4 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 3 | 48 | 16.0 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 3 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Bishop, CA
The area's named cities and towns have 10 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 760 has the most (80%). 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 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop, CA | 3,746 | 442, 760 | 10 |
Phone costs for a typical Bishop, CA business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Bishop, CA, 10 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $300.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $249.50, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 10 people cost $199.00 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 | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
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 Bishop, CA
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 Bishop, CA, 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 Bishop, CA?
760 and 442, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Bishop, CA area?
505 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Bishop, CA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 10-person team that is $199.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $249.50 a month (checked September 28, 2026).