CallataGuidesFort Collins, CO business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.
- Population
- 375,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 11,764CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area
The Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area covers 1 county in Colorado and had 375,000 residents in July 2024, up 4.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 149th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 114th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Larimer County, CO | 374,574 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Fort Collins, CO
County Business Patterns counted 11,764 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 139,517 people in mid-March with $8.8 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.9 employees per establishment. 57.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are professional, scientific, and technical services (1,809), construction (1,371), and health care and social assistance (1,317).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 1,809 | 10,822 | $946,703,000 |
| Construction (23) | 1,371 | 10,417 | $745,875,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 1,317 | 20,408 | $1,236,787,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 1,252 | 21,067 | $823,106,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 1,071 | 6,468 | $275,981,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 1,021 | 19,777 | $547,869,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 857 | 2,780 | $252,076,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 646 | 3,573 | $342,346,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 608 | 7,007 | $308,296,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 435 | 13,799 | $1,212,556,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 372 | 8,132 | $1,215,813,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 265 | 2,759 | $73,615,000 |
| Information (51) | 214 | 2,899 | $251,051,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 187 | 3,907 | $193,501,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 185 | 2,433 | $80,998,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 53 | 2,475 | $196,647,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 47 | 415 | $32,377,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 26 | 101 | $3,509,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 12 | 265 | $27,397,000 |
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 Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, CO has 31.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 27.8% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $62,840 (8.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 57.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.0% 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 | 6,798 | 57.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 1,988 | 16.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 1,468 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 1,041 | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 469 | 4.0% | 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 Fort Collins, CO
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 138 have a published Census count in Fort Collins, CO. The largest are offices of real estate agents and brokers (474), limited-service restaurants (316), and full-service restaurants (296). Relative to population, breweries are the most over-represented: 9.6 per 100,000 residents against 1.5 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Fort Collins, CO
The area's named cities and towns have 146 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 | 146 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 170,924 | 970 | 96 |
| Loveland, CO | 81,102 | 970 | 36 |
| Berthoud, CO | 13,648 | 970 | 8 |
| Estes Park, CO | 5,795 | 970 | 6 |
Phone costs for a typical Fort Collins, CO business
A 12-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Fort Collins, CO. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $360.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $299.40. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, CO?
970, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Fort Collins, CO area?
11,764 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Fort Collins, CO?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).