Crestview, FL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area.
- Population
- 310,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 9,359CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 2
Crestview, FL at a glance
The Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area covers 2 counties in Florida and had 310,000 residents in July 2024, up 8.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Okaloosa County, FL is the most populous, with 220,000 people. By population it ranks 169th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 133rd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Okaloosa County, FL | 220,483 |
| Walton County, FL | 89,666 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Crestview, FL
County Business Patterns counted 9,359 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 91,760 people in mid-March with $4.6 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.8 employees per establishment. 62.1% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (1,363), construction (1,127), and professional, scientific, and technical services (1,124).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 1,363 | 18,032 | $663,664,000 |
| Construction (23) | 1,127 | 6,550 | $361,795,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 1,124 | 9,330 | $831,776,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 1,080 | 4,082 | $215,483,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 951 | 18,933 | $588,583,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 910 | 12,738 | $759,972,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 767 | 4,671 | $164,927,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 573 | 4,858 | $205,684,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 457 | 2,463 | $204,409,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 214 | 1,692 | $132,177,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 198 | 2,527 | $113,153,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 171 | 1,512 | $45,940,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 138 | 2,034 | $139,834,000 |
| Information (51) | 116 | 820 | $53,294,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 75 | 659 | $27,938,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 37 | 676 | $55,390,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 25 | 49 | $1,875,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 22 | 80 | $12,210,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 6 | 46 (high noise) | $2,432,000 |
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 Crestview, FL
Crestview, FL has 30.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 22.7% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,921 (27.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 62.1% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.4% 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 | 5,807 | 62.1% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 1,517 | 16.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 1,036 | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 683 | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 315 | 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 Crestview, FL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 129 have a published Census count in Crestview, FL. The largest are offices of real estate agents and brokers (518), full-service restaurants (380), and physician practices (299). Relative to population, other services to buildings and dwellings are the most over-represented: 18.7 per 100,000 residents against 5.3 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Crestview, FL area
The area's named cities and towns have 132 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 850 has the most (91%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview, FL | 30,727 | 448, 850 | 23 |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 21,188 | 448, 850 | 66 |
| Destin, FL | 13,991 | 448, 850 | 28 |
| Freeport, FL | 7,234 | 850 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Crestview, FL business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Crestview, FL, 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. 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 Crestview, FL
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 Crestview, FL 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 Crestview, FL?
850 and 448, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Crestview, FL area?
9,359 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Crestview, FL?
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).