CallataGuidesCrescent City, CA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Crescent City, CA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 27,0092024 est.
- Establishments
- 431CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Crescent City, CA at a glance
The Crescent City, CA micropolitan area covers 1 county in California and had 27,009 residents in July 2024, down 2.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 847th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 905th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Del Norte County, CA | 27,009 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Crescent City, CA
County Business Patterns counted 431 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 4,461 people in mid-March with $205.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 10.4 employees per establishment. 54.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are health care and social assistance (67), accommodation and food services (67), and retail trade (60).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 67 | 1,289 | $83,013,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 67 | 744 | $19,528,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 60 | 1,018 | $36,965,000 |
| Construction (23) | 43 | 158 | $8,368,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 30 | 81 (high noise) | $2,952,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 29 | 103 | $3,033,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 21 | 94 | $2,940,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 18 | 41 | $2,275,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 17 | 73 | $4,174,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 17 | 65 | $3,401,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 96 | $4,969,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 12 | 144 | $8,327,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 11 | 118 (high noise) | $4,602,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 8 | 317 | $13,819,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 7 | 27 | $1,820,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 70 | $2,569,000 |
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 Crescent City, CA's businesses compare
Crescent City, CA has 16.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 35.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 10.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $46,069 (32.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.6% 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 | 235 | 54.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 91 | 21.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 51 | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 41 | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 11 | 2.6% | 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 Crescent City, CA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 27 have a published Census count in Crescent City, CA. The largest are full-service restaurants (19), hotels and motels (18), and physician practices (12). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 66.6 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 19 | 266 | 14.0 |
| Hotels and motels | 18 | 203 | 11.3 |
| Physician practices | 12 | 91 | 7.6 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 12 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 10 | 23 | 2.3 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 10 | 176 | 17.6 |
| RV parks and campgrounds | 9 | 20 | 2.2 |
| Landscaping services | 6 | 22 | 3.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 6 | — | — |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5 | 161 | 32.2 |
| Law offices | 5 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 5 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 5 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Child day care services | 5 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 4 | 25 | 6.3 |
| Chiropractic offices | 4 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 4 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 4 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 4 | 19 | 4.8 |
| Roofing contractors | 4 | 33 | 8.3 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 4 | 30 | 7.5 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 4 | 121 | 30.3 |
| Home health care agencies | 3 | 8 | 2.7 |
| Electrical contractors | 3 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Crescent City, CA
The area's named cities and towns have 9 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 707 has the most (89%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City, CA | 6,209 | 369, 707 | 9 |
Phone costs for a typical Crescent City, CA business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Crescent City, 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 Crescent City, CA
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.
If you already have a number in Crescent City, 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 Crescent City, CA?
707 and 369, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Crescent City, CA area?
431 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Crescent City, 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).