El Dorado, AR business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the El Dorado, AR micropolitan area.
- Population
- 37,0082024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,036CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
El Dorado, AR at a glance
The El Dorado, AR micropolitan area covers 1 county in Arkansas and had 37,008 residents in July 2024, down 5.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 748th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 652nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Union County, AR | 37,008 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in El Dorado, AR
County Business Patterns counted 1,036 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 15,851 people in mid-March with $988.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.3 employees per establishment. 48.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (175), other services (except public administration) (131), and health care and social assistance (120).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 175 | 2,120 | $68,967,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 131 | 683 | $20,774,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 120 | 1,932 | $104,800,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 81 | 1,178 | $21,049,000 |
| Construction (23) | 72 | 2,024 | $143,054,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 69 | 458 | $27,825,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 57 | 401 | $26,667,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 55 | 380 | $26,397,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 46 | 469 | $29,611,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 44 | 201 (high noise) | $12,209,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 43 | 3,262 | $243,383,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 42 | 1,024 (high noise) | $68,232,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 39 | 233 | $19,050,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 19 | 85 | $4,164,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 10 | 175 | $3,472,000 |
| Information (51) | 9 | 74 | $3,904,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 70 | $1,539,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 7 | 948 (high noise) | $146,232,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 131 (high noise) | $16,688,000 |
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 El Dorado, AR
El Dorado, AR has 28.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 13.9% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $62,336 (8.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 48.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.9% 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 | 502 | 48.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 249 | 24.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 136 | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 96 | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 51 | 4.9% | 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 El Dorado, AR
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 50 have a published Census count in El Dorado, AR. The largest are limited-service restaurants (34), physician practices (32), and full-service restaurants (23). Relative to population, offices of certified public accountants are the most over-represented: 37.8 per 100,000 residents against 16.2 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 34 | 674 | 19.8 |
| Physician practices | 32 | 310 | 9.7 |
| Full-service restaurants | 23 | 307 | 13.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 19 | — | — |
| Law offices | 17 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 14 | 73 | 5.2 |
| Electrical contractors | 13 | 293 | 22.5 |
| Child day care services | 13 | 217 | 16.7 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 12 | 105 | 8.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 128 | 10.7 |
| Dental offices | 10 | 64 | 6.4 |
| Engineering services firms | 10 | 217 | 21.7 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 9 | 80 | 8.9 |
| Landscaping services | 8 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 8 | 22 | 2.8 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 62 | 7.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 | 86 | 12.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 7 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 7 | — | — |
| Tire dealers | 7 | 42 | 6.0 |
| Residential property managers | 6 | 14 | 2.3 |
| Roofing contractors | 6 | 64 | 10.7 |
| Used car dealers | 6 | 29 | 4.8 |
| Beauty salons | 6 | 21 | 3.5 |
| New car dealers | 5 | 145 | 29.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve El Dorado, AR
The area's named cities and towns have 37 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 870 has the most (97%). 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 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado, AR | 16,657 | 870 | 24 |
| Smackover, AR | 1,573 | 327, 870 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical El Dorado, AR business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in El Dorado, AR, 15 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $450.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $374.25, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 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 | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
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 El Dorado, AR
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 El Dorado, AR 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 El Dorado, AR?
870 and 327, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the El Dorado, AR area?
1,036 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in El Dorado, AR?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).