Hobbs, NM business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Hobbs, NM micropolitan area.
- Population
- 75,1512024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,730CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Hobbs, NM micropolitan area
The Hobbs, NM micropolitan area covers 1 county in New Mexico and had 75,151 residents in July 2024, up 0.9% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 468th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 474th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lea County, NM | 75,151 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Hobbs, NM
County Business Patterns counted 1,730 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 24,911 people in mid-March with $1.6 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.4 employees per establishment. 44.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (240), mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (222), and transportation and warehousing (198).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 240 | 3,396 | $126,874,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 222 | 5,033 | $523,462,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 198 | 1,820 | $157,988,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 167 | 2,843 | $66,435,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 146 | 985 | $43,582,000 |
| Construction (23) | 137 | 2,602 | $189,773,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 123 | 2,674 | $144,379,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 99 | 1,239 | $115,679,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 81 | 1,420 | $79,129,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 79 | 596 | $31,862,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 77 | 590 | $45,903,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 69 | 420 | $21,308,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 30 | 491 (high noise) | $54,809,000 |
| Information (51) | 30 | 277 | $14,462,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 117 | $2,494,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 11 | 262 | $23,524,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 142 (high noise) | $5,646,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 4 (high noise) | $343,000 |
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.
Hobbs, NM compared with the U.S.
Hobbs, NM has 23.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 6.4% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $66,142 (3.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 44.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.3% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 769 | 44.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 360 | 20.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 265 | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 244 | 14.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 91 | 5.3% | 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 Hobbs, NM
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 65 have a published Census count in Hobbs, NM. The largest are limited-service restaurants (56), full-service restaurants (47), and general freight trucking companies (local) (35). Relative to population, construction, mining and forestry machinery and equipment rental and leasing companies are the most over-represented: 31.9 per 100,000 residents against 1.6 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 56 | 1,141 | 20.4 |
| Full-service restaurants | 47 | 864 | 18.4 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 35 | 135 | 3.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 28 | 115 | 4.1 |
| Electrical contractors | 28 | 591 | 21.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 24 | 300 | 12.5 |
| Construction, mining and forestry machinery and equipment rental and leasing companies | 24 | 377 | 15.7 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 22 | 123 | 5.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 16 | 83 | 5.2 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 16 | 127 | 7.9 |
| Child day care services | 16 | 244 | 15.3 |
| Site preparation contractors | 15 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 12 | 103 | 8.6 |
| Dental offices | 11 | 116 | 10.5 |
| Law offices | 11 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 11 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 11 | 90 | 8.2 |
| Janitorial services | 10 | 85 | 8.5 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 9 | 37 | 4.1 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 9 | 514 | 57.1 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 8 | 34 | 4.3 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 | 118 | 14.8 |
| Solid waste collection companies | 8 | — | — |
| Family clothing stores | 8 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 7 | 56 | 8.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Hobbs, NM area
The area's named cities and towns have 40 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 575 | 40 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs, NM | 41,061 | 575 | 28 |
| Lovington, NM | 11,693 | 575 | 5 |
| Eunice, NM | 3,068 | 575 | 3 |
| Jal, NM | 2,192 | 575 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Hobbs, NM business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Hobbs, NM, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $420.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $349.30, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 14 people cost $279.00 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 | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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 Hobbs, NM
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.
If you already have a number in Hobbs, NM, 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 Hobbs, NM?
575, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Hobbs, NM area?
1,730 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Hobbs, NM?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).