Edwards, CO business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Edwards, CO micropolitan area.
- Population
- 54,3302024 est.
- Establishments
- 3,664CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Edwards, CO micropolitan area
The Edwards, CO micropolitan area covers 1 county in Colorado and had 54,330 residents in July 2024, down 2.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 582nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 271st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Eagle County, CO | 54,330 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Edwards, CO
County Business Patterns counted 3,664 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 36,282 people in mid-March with $2.1 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.9 employees per establishment. 67.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (691), professional, scientific, and technical services (507), and real estate and rental and leasing (462).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 691 | 3,406 | $285,959,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 507 | 1,416 | $114,421,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 462 | 2,326 | $143,925,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 390 | 4,149 | $176,753,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 307 | 8,631 | $334,420,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 275 | 1,538 | $72,771,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 254 | 2,445 | $118,809,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 212 | 3,095 | $281,086,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 129 | 787 | $64,486,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 98 | 5,457 | $293,506,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 88 | 1,091 | $46,944,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 85 | 451 | $34,922,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 49 | 388 | $23,071,000 |
| Information (51) | 48 | 328 | $22,197,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 41 | 388 | $18,369,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 10 | 44 | $5,441,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 7 | 6 (high noise) | $436,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 7 | 326 | $19,523,000 |
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.
Edwards, CO compared with the U.S.
Edwards, CO has 67.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 174.3% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $56,726 (17.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 67.8% 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 | 2,482 | 67.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 531 | 14.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 327 | 8.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 225 | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 95 | 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 Edwards, CO
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 104 have a published Census count in Edwards, CO. The largest are offices of real estate agents and brokers (241), full-service restaurants (135), and residential remodelers (119). Relative to population, sporting goods stores are the most over-represented: 125.2 per 100,000 residents against 6.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 241 | 341 | 1.4 |
| Full-service restaurants | 135 | 3,532 | 26.2 |
| Residential remodelers | 119 | 284 | 2.4 |
| Landscaping services | 108 | 375 | 3.5 |
| Residential property managers | 99 | 1,464 | 14.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 79 | 605 | 7.7 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 74 | 357 | 4.8 |
| Sporting goods stores | 68 | 618 | 9.1 |
| Electrical contractors | 64 | 339 | 5.3 |
| Architectural services firms | 63 | 217 | 3.4 |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 59 | 234 | 4.0 |
| Management consulting firms | 52 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 52 | 653 | 12.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 50 | 1,231 | 24.6 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 49 | 120 | 2.4 |
| Interior design services firms | 48 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 46 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 40 | 3,041 | 76.0 |
| Law offices | 38 | 59 | 1.6 |
| Site preparation contractors | 37 | 193 | 5.2 |
| Beauty salons | 37 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 30 | 216 | 7.2 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 30 | 85 | 2.8 |
| Engineering services firms | 29 | 118 | 4.1 |
| Caterers | 24 | 118 | 4.9 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Edwards, CO
The area's named cities and towns have 40 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 970 | 40 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum, CO | 9,218 | 970 | 5 |
| Eagle, CO | 7,349 | 970 | 5 |
| Vail, CO | 4,466 | 970 | 24 |
| Basalt, CO | 4,001 | 970 | 6 |
Phone costs for a typical Edwards, CO business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Edwards, CO, 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 Edwards, CO
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.
Porting a number you already use in Edwards, CO 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 Edwards, CO?
970, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Edwards, CO area?
3,664 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Edwards, CO?
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).