CallataGuidesHudson, NY business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Hudson, NY micropolitan area.
- Population
- 60,2992024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,819CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 4
The Hudson, NY area
The Hudson, NY micropolitan area covers 1 county in New York and had 60,299 residents in July 2024, down 2.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 545th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 460th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Columbia County, NY | 60,299 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Hudson, NY
County Business Patterns counted 1,819 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 16,420 people in mid-March with $818.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.0 employees per establishment. 60.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (269), retail trade (267), and accommodation and food services (195).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 269 | 1,165 | $74,170,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 267 | 2,998 | $112,396,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 195 | 1,976 | $58,286,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 188 | 666 | $53,396,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 172 | 4,059 | $229,920,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 148 | 591 | $20,459,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 112 | 388 | $22,558,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 91 | 1,502 | $87,846,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 88 | 297 | $16,417,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 63 | 160 | $8,343,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 54 | 262 (high noise) | $15,919,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 44 | 601 | $31,483,000 |
| Information (51) | 44 | 220 | $12,356,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 41 | 649 | $40,543,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 17 | 387 | $12,796,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 11 | 52 (high noise) | $1,950,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 46 (high noise) | $7,021,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 5 | 351 (high noise) | $7,766,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 47 (high noise) | $4,335,000 |
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 Hudson, NY
Hudson, NY has 30.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 22.7% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,824 (27.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 60.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.1% 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 | 1,096 | 60.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 342 | 18.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 220 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 120 | 6.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 39 | 2.1% | 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 Hudson, NY
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 82 have a published Census count in Hudson, NY. The largest are full-service restaurants (85), landscaping services (73), and residential remodelers (63). Relative to population, breweries are the most over-represented: 18.2 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.
Which area codes serve Hudson, NY
The area's named cities and towns have 54 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 4 area codes; 518 has the most (59%). 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 10 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook, NY | 8,120 | 518, 838 | 7 |
| Claverack, NY | 5,994 | 518, 838 | 5 |
| Hudson, NY | 5,735 | 518, 838 | 18 |
| Greenport, NY | 4,350 | 631, 934 | 6 |
| Chatham, NY | 4,016 | 518 | 4 |
| Copake, NY | 3,244 | 518, 838 | 3 |
| Germantown, NY | 1,901 | 518, 838 | 2 |
| Hillsdale, NY | 1,808 | 518, 838 | 4 |
| Canaan, NY | 1,537 | 518, 838 | 2 |
| Philmont, NY | 1,483 | 518, 838 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Hudson, NY business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Hudson, NY, 9 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $270.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $224.55, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 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 | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
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 Hudson, NY
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 Hudson, NY 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 Hudson, NY?
518, 838, 631, and 934, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Hudson, NY area?
1,819 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Hudson, NY?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 9-person team that is $179.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $224.55 a month (checked September 28, 2026).