Henderson, NC business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Henderson, NC micropolitan area.
- Population
- 42,3372024 est.
- Establishments
- 880CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Henderson, NC area
The Henderson, NC micropolitan area covers 1 county in North Carolina and had 42,337 residents in July 2024, down 0.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 682nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 729th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Vance County, NC | 42,337 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Henderson, NC
County Business Patterns counted 880 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,108 people in mid-March with $569.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.9 employees per establishment. 52.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (173), health care and social assistance (119), and other services (except public administration) (113).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 173 | 2,081 | $67,689,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 119 | 2,343 | $109,986,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 113 | 568 | $12,998,000 |
| Construction (23) | 76 | 364 | $17,240,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 74 | 1,426 | $24,201,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 48 | 195 | $13,341,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 48 | 460 | $38,713,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 46 | 336 (high noise) | $12,912,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 43 | 135 | $5,857,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 38 | 1,613 | $63,746,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 35 | 1,596 (high noise) | $93,798,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 26 | 631 | $36,585,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 154 | $8,255,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 474 | $18,632,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 8 | 135 | $1,871,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 6 | 460 (high noise) | $33,104,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 37 (high noise) | $1,179,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 49 (high noise) | $5,889,000 |
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 Henderson, NC
Henderson, NC has 20.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 15.5% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,419 (36.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.0% 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 | 458 | 52.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 176 | 20.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 115 | 13.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 87 | 9.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 44 | 5.0% | 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 Henderson, NC
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 48 have a published Census count in Henderson, NC. The largest are limited-service restaurants (32), full-service restaurants (25), and physician practices (24). Relative to population, home health care agencies are the most over-represented: 28.3 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 32 | 798 | 24.9 |
| Full-service restaurants | 25 | 475 | 19.0 |
| Physician practices | 24 | 407 | 17.0 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 17 | 60 | 3.5 |
| Law offices | 14 | 56 | 4.0 |
| General automotive repair shops | 13 | 71 | 5.5 |
| Home health care agencies | 12 | 270 | 22.5 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 12 | 52 | 4.3 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 12 | 42 | 3.5 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 12 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 12 | 105 | 8.8 |
| Dental offices | 11 | 68 | 6.2 |
| Landscaping services | 10 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 | 144 | 18.0 |
| Residential property managers | 8 | 24 | 3.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 8 | 23 | 2.9 |
| Residential remodelers | 8 | 28 | 3.5 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | 94 | 11.8 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 7 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 7 | 31 | 4.4 |
| Used car dealers | 7 | 29 | 4.1 |
| Management consulting firms | 6 | 5 | 0.8 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | 54 | 9.0 |
| Furniture stores | 6 | — | — |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5 | 147 | 29.4 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Henderson, NC
The area's named cities and towns have 23 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 252 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 23 | 100% | Eastern |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, NC | 14,807 | 252 | 23 |
Phone costs for a typical Henderson, NC business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Henderson, NC. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $450.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $374.25. On Callata the same 15 people cost $299.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| 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 Henderson, NC
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.
If you already have a number in Henderson, NC, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Henderson, NC?
252, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Henderson, NC area?
880 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Henderson, NC?
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).