Fredericksburg, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Fredericksburg, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 28,1592024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,202CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Fredericksburg, TX at a glance
The Fredericksburg, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 28,159 residents in July 2024, up 5.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 841st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 590th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Gillespie County, TX | 28,159 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Fredericksburg, TX
County Business Patterns counted 1,202 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 11,690 people in mid-March with $524.6 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.7 employees per establishment. 54.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (188), construction (180), and accommodation and food services (158).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 188 | 1,933 | $67,246,000 |
| Construction (23) | 180 | 1,266 | $76,926,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 158 | 2,405 | $68,813,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 113 | 1,797 | $91,983,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 99 | 495 | $16,366,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 96 | 359 | $23,855,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 70 | 764 | $35,765,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 56 | 211 | $11,021,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 50 | 365 | $26,666,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 50 | 345 | $19,265,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 39 | 415 | $20,949,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 32 | 143 | $8,346,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 21 | 379 | $14,260,000 |
| Information (51) | 16 | 377 | $16,386,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 11 | 174 | $7,080,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 10 | 83 | $8,979,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 47 (high noise) | $2,616,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 15 | $819,000 |
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.
Fredericksburg, TX compared with the U.S.
Fredericksburg, TX has 42.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 73.6% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $44,877 (34.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.2% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 658 | 54.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 234 | 19.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 177 | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 104 | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 26 | 2.2% | 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 Fredericksburg, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 67 have a published Census count in Fredericksburg, TX. The largest are full-service restaurants (55), physician practices (39), and new single-family housing construction contractors (34). Relative to population, wineries are the most over-represented: 88.8 per 100,000 residents against 1.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 55 | 1,223 | 22.2 |
| Physician practices | 39 | 308 | 7.9 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 34 | 157 | 4.6 |
| Wineries | 25 | 356 | 14.2 |
| Electrical contractors | 22 | 175 | 8.0 |
| Landscaping services | 21 | 91 | 4.3 |
| Drinking places | 21 | 208 | 9.9 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 20 | 122 | 6.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 20 | 308 | 15.4 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 20 | 404 | 20.2 |
| Residential remodelers | 15 | 44 | 2.9 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 13 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 12 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 11 | 83 | 7.5 |
| Law offices | 11 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 11 | 93 | 8.5 |
| Gift, novelty and souvenir stores | 11 | 34 | 3.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | 52 | 5.2 |
| Site preparation contractors | 10 | 31 | 3.1 |
| Management consulting firms | 9 | 30 | 3.3 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 9 | 135 | 15.0 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 8 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 8 | 76 | 9.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 8 | 33 | 4.1 |
| Furniture stores | 8 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Fredericksburg, TX
The area's named cities and towns have 14 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 830 | 14 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg, TX | 11,766 | 830 | 14 |
Phone costs for a typical Fredericksburg, TX business
The comparison below uses 10 users, the rounded average establishment size in Fredericksburg, TX. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $249.50 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $300.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. 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 Fredericksburg, TX
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 Fredericksburg, TX 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 Fredericksburg, TX?
830, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Fredericksburg, TX area?
1,202 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Fredericksburg, TX?
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).