Brenham, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Brenham, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 37,8102024 est.
- Establishments
- 996CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Brenham, TX area
The Brenham, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 37,810 residents in July 2024, up 5.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 740th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 672nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Washington County, TX | 37,810 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Brenham, TX
County Business Patterns counted 996 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,280 people in mid-March with $652.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.3 employees per establishment. 50.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (154), construction (128), and other services (except public administration) (106).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 154 | 2,264 | $79,184,000 |
| Construction (23) | 128 | 892 | $51,978,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 106 | 864 | $30,905,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 95 | 1,334 | $29,314,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 78 | 429 | $24,911,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 78 | 1,350 | $71,057,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 57 | 226 | $12,779,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 56 | 3,026 | $167,221,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 53 | 843 | $54,804,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 53 | 858 | $75,149,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 42 | 520 | $24,941,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 26 | 205 | $8,393,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 19 | 143 | $2,235,000 |
| Information (51) | 16 | 131 (high noise) | $5,498,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 15 | 66 | $2,816,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 13 | 75 | $6,348,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 4 (high noise) | $225,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 46 (high noise) | $4,592,000 |
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 Brenham, TX
Brenham, TX has 26.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 7.2% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,136 (28.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 50.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.7% 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 | 505 | 50.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 212 | 21.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 143 | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 98 | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 37 | 3.7% | 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 Brenham, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 58 have a published Census count in Brenham, TX. The largest are full-service restaurants (37), limited-service restaurants (29), and plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (28). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 31.7 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 37 | 530 | 14.3 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 29 | 521 | 18.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 28 | 152 | 5.4 |
| Landscaping services | 20 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 17 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 15 | 179 | 11.9 |
| Law offices | 15 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 14 | 73 | 5.2 |
| Electrical contractors | 13 | 51 | 3.9 |
| Site preparation contractors | 12 | 49 | 4.1 |
| General automotive repair shops | 12 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 11 | 112 | 10.2 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 10 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 9 | 62 | 6.9 |
| Nursery, garden center and farm supply stores | 9 | 68 | 7.6 |
| Home health care agencies | 8 | 245 | 30.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 8 | 10 | 1.3 |
| Management consulting firms | 7 | — | — |
| Marketing consulting firms | 7 | 8 | 1.1 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 7 | 24 | 3.4 |
| Used merchandise stores | 7 | 68 | 9.7 |
| Veterinary clinics | 6 | 80 | 13.3 |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 6 | 30 | 5.0 |
| New car dealers | 6 | 202 | 33.7 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 | 81 | 13.5 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Brenham, TX area
The area's named cities and towns have 23 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 979 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 979 | 23 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham, TX | 19,728 | 979 | 19 |
Phone costs for a typical Brenham, TX business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Brenham, TX, 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 Brenham, TX
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 Brenham, TX, 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 Brenham, TX?
979, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Brenham, TX area?
996 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Brenham, TX?
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).