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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.

Counties in the El Dorado, AR area
CountyPopulation (2024)
Union County, AR37,008

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).

El Dorado, AR establishments by sector, 2023
Sector (NAICS)EstablishmentsEmployeesAnnual payroll
Retail Trade (44)1752,120$68,967,000
Other Services (except Public Administration) (81)131683$20,774,000
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)1201,932$104,800,000
Accommodation and Food Services (72)811,178$21,049,000
Construction (23)722,024$143,054,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)69458$27,825,000
Finance and Insurance (52)57401$26,667,000
Wholesale Trade (42)55380$26,397,000
Transportation and Warehousing (48)46469$29,611,000
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21)44201 (high noise)$12,209,000
Manufacturing (31)433,262$243,383,000
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56)421,024 (high noise)$68,232,000
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53)39233$19,050,000
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)1985$4,164,000
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)10175$3,472,000
Information (51)974$3,904,000
Educational Services (61)870$1,539,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)7948 (high noise)$146,232,000
Utilities (22)6131 (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.

El Dorado, AR: establishments by employment size, 2023
Employment sizeEstablishmentsShareU.S. share
1–4 employees50248.5%55.5%
5–9 employees24924.1%17.5%
10–19 employees13613.2%12.5%
20–49 employees969.3%9.1%
50 or more employees514.9%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.

Largest covered industries in El Dorado, AR, 2023
IndustryEstablishmentsEmployeesEmployees per establishment
Limited-service restaurants3467419.8
Physician practices323109.7
Full-service restaurants2330713.3
Insurance agencies and brokerages19——
Law offices17——
Offices of certified public accountants14735.2
Electrical contractors1329322.5
Child day care services1321716.7
Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors121058.8
Hotels and motels1212810.7
Dental offices10646.4
Engineering services firms1021721.7
Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics9808.9
Landscaping services8——
General automotive repair shops8222.8
Automotive parts and accessories stores8627.8
Pharmacies and drug stores78612.3
Residential remodelers7——
Janitorial services7——
Tire dealers7426.0
Residential property managers6142.3
Roofing contractors66410.7
Used car dealers6294.8
Beauty salons6213.5
New car dealers514529.0

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.

Area codes in the El Dorado, AR area
Area codeExchanges in named placesShareTime zone
8703697%Central
32712.7%Central

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.

Cities and towns in the El Dorado, AR area
PlacePopulation (2024)Area codesExchanges
El Dorado, AR16,65787024
Smackover, AR1,573327, 8704

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.

Monthly list price for a 15-person team
Provider (plan)Pricing basisPer monthPer 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).