CallataGuidesCedar City, UT business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Cedar City, UT micropolitan area.
- Population
- 65,9362024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,935CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Cedar City, UT at a glance
The Cedar City, UT micropolitan area covers 1 county in Utah and had 65,936 residents in July 2024, up 15.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 516th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 441st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Iron County, UT | 65,936 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Cedar City, UT
County Business Patterns counted 1,935 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 18,547 people in mid-March with $792.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.6 employees per establishment. 62.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (383), health care and social assistance (217), and retail trade (206).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 383 | 2,455 | $150,942,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 217 | 3,009 | $115,548,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 206 | 2,818 | $89,347,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 204 | 725 | $42,871,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 168 | 2,799 | $47,362,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 135 | 303 | $12,416,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 126 | 429 | $14,116,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 99 | 757 | $23,673,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 93 | 2,210 | $119,210,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 80 | 535 | $55,289,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 65 | 311 | $12,243,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 49 | 407 | $26,060,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 32 | 588 | $8,671,000 |
| Information (51) | 27 | 217 | $8,496,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 23 | 256 | $6,218,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 9 | 80 | $10,572,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 8 | 206 | $14,830,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 7 | 14 (high noise) | $949,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 428 (high noise) | $33,684,000 |
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 Cedar City, UT's businesses compare
Cedar City, UT has 29.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 19.4% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $42,729 (37.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 62.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.4% 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 | 1,213 | 62.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 286 | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 232 | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 139 | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 65 | 3.4% | 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 Cedar City, UT
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 84 have a published Census count in Cedar City, UT. The largest are offices of real estate agents and brokers (67), new single-family housing construction contractors (64), and limited-service restaurants (57). Relative to population, poured concrete foundation and structure contractors are the most over-represented: 42.5 per 100,000 residents against 6.9 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 67 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 64 | 238 | 3.7 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 57 | 1,197 | 21.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 47 | 723 | 15.4 |
| Physician practices | 45 | 297 | 6.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 38 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 34 | 272 | 8.0 |
| Landscaping services | 34 | 83 | 2.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 32 | 195 | 6.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 30 | 151 | 5.0 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 28 | 442 | 15.8 |
| Site preparation contractors | 27 | 156 | 5.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 27 | 463 | 17.1 |
| Law offices | 24 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 24 | 50 | 2.1 |
| Electrical contractors | 24 | 199 | 8.3 |
| General automotive repair shops | 24 | 116 | 4.8 |
| Child day care services | 23 | 170 | 7.4 |
| Janitorial services | 19 | 96 | 5.1 |
| Management consulting firms | 18 | — | — |
| Custom computer programming services firms | 18 | 108 | 6.0 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 18 | — | — |
| Flooring contractors | 17 | 47 | 2.8 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 17 | 49 | 2.9 |
| Beauty salons | 16 | 49 | 3.1 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Cedar City, UT
The area's named cities and towns have 30 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 | 30 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar City, UT | 40,885 | 435 | 22 |
| Parowan, UT | 3,283 | 435 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Cedar City, UT business
The comparison below uses 10 users, the rounded average establishment size in Cedar City, UT. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $249.50 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $300.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 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 | $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 Cedar City, UT
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.
Porting a number you already use in Cedar City, UT 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 Cedar City, UT?
435, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Cedar City, UT area?
1,935 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Cedar City, UT?
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).