CallataGuidesBrattleboro, VT business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Brattleboro, VT micropolitan area.
- Population
- 45,6272024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,657CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Brattleboro, VT micropolitan area
The Brattleboro, VT micropolitan area covers 1 county in Vermont and had 45,627 residents in July 2024, down 0.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 651st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 486th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Windham County, VT | 45,627 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Brattleboro, VT
County Business Patterns counted 1,657 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 19,316 people in mid-March with $902.6 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.7 employees per establishment. 58.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (226), retail trade (222), and accommodation and food services (206).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 226 | 1,050 | $79,710,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 222 | 2,386 | $86,329,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 206 | 3,485 | $81,536,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 172 | 3,184 | $183,963,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 150 | 556 | $19,275,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 123 | 475 | $30,537,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 103 | 461 | $25,440,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 91 | 2,212 | $130,997,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 84 | 322 | $13,384,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 52 | 476 | $35,981,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 51 | 1,564 | $66,780,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 44 | 1,446 | $34,195,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 36 | 862 | $55,404,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 35 | 445 | $31,303,000 |
| Information (51) | 32 | 200 (high noise) | $11,318,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 13 | 103 | $8,024,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 13 | 55 (high noise) | $7,358,000 |
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 Brattleboro, VT's businesses compare
Brattleboro, VT has 36.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 47.7% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $46,730 (31.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 58.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.2% 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 | 970 | 58.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 331 | 20.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 186 | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 114 | 6.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 53 | 3.2% | 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 Brattleboro, VT
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 78 have a published Census count in Brattleboro, VT. The largest are full-service restaurants (63), residential remodelers (47), and landscaping services (46). Relative to population, sporting goods stores are the most over-represented: 30.7 per 100,000 residents against 6.0 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Brattleboro, VT
The area's named cities and towns have 45 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 | 45 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 6 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro, VT | 11,975 | 802 | 14 |
| Westminster, VT | 2,980 | 802 | 3 |
| Bellows Falls, VT | 2,740 | 802 | 7 |
| Putney, VT | 2,597 | 802 | 3 |
| Wilmington, VT | 2,292 | 802 | 5 |
| Newfane, VT | 1,649 | 802 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Brattleboro, VT business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Brattleboro, 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 Brattleboro, VT
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Brattleboro, 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 Brattleboro, VT?
802, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Brattleboro, VT area?
1,657 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Brattleboro, 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).