Henderson, KY business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Henderson, KY micropolitan area.
- Population
- 57,0292024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,168CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 2
About the Henderson, KY micropolitan area
The Henderson, KY micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Kentucky and had 57,029 residents in July 2024, down 1.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Henderson County, KY is the most populous, with 44,175 people. By population it ranks 564th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 597th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Henderson County, KY | 44,175 |
| Webster County, KY | 12,854 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Henderson, KY
County Business Patterns counted 1,168 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 18,197 people in mid-March with $929.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.6 employees per establishment. 50.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (180), health care and social assistance (155), and other services (except public administration) (135).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 180 | 2,038 | $66,007,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 155 | 2,239 | $131,024,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 135 | 925 | $40,644,000 |
| Construction (23) | 107 | 1,036 | $67,096,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 103 | 1,729 | $29,910,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 80 | 446 | $29,715,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 79 | 5,931 | $384,149,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 76 | 529 | $22,944,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 55 | 911 | $50,417,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 47 | 229 | $6,764,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 46 | 642 | $35,522,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 46 | 552 | $18,331,000 |
| Information (51) | 17 | 142 | $6,607,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 12 | 556 (high noise) | $13,569,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 10 | 98 (high noise) | $6,241,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 45 | $1,068,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 7 | 35 | $3,475,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 111 | $15,867,000 |
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.
How Henderson, KY's businesses compare
Henderson, KY has 20.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 16.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,083 (25.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 50.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.5% 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 | 585 | 50.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 225 | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 170 | 14.6% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 121 | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 64 | 5.5% | 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 Henderson, KY
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 55 have a published Census count in Henderson, KY. The largest are limited-service restaurants (42), full-service restaurants (37), and physician practices (35). Relative to population, pharmacies and drug stores are the most over-represented: 24.5 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 42 | 756 | 18.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 37 | 740 | 20.0 |
| Physician practices | 35 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 27 | 100 | 3.7 |
| Law offices | 21 | 69 | 3.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 20 | 181 | 9.1 |
| Landscaping services | 19 | 42 | 2.2 |
| Dental offices | 14 | 100 | 7.1 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 14 | 225 | 16.1 |
| Residential remodelers | 14 | 56 | 4.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 13 | 279 | 21.5 |
| Child day care services | 13 | 104 | 8.0 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 12 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 9 | 25 | 2.8 |
| Site preparation contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Used car dealers | 9 | 47 | 5.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 71 | 7.9 |
| Civic and social organizations | 9 | 29 | 3.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 8 | 50 | 6.3 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 8 | 45 | 5.6 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 7 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 7 | 10 | 1.4 |
| Home health care agencies | 6 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 6 | 31 | 5.2 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Henderson, KY area
The area's named cities and towns have 42 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 270 has the most (95%). 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 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, KY | 27,750 | 270 | 23 |
| Providence, KY | 2,856 | 270 | 3 |
| Sebree, KY | 1,530 | 270, 364 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Henderson, KY business
The comparison below uses 16 users, the rounded average establishment size in Henderson, KY. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $399.20 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $480.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $319.00 a month for 16 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 | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
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 Henderson, KY
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Henderson, KY 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 Henderson, KY?
270 and 364, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Henderson, KY area?
1,168 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Henderson, KY?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 16-person team that is $319.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $399.20 a month (checked September 28, 2026).