Huntsville, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Huntsville, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 83,7222024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,113CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Huntsville, TX at a glance
The Huntsville, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 83,722 residents in July 2024, up 9.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 440th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 620th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Walker County, TX | 83,722 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Huntsville, TX
County Business Patterns counted 1,113 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,537 people in mid-March with $545.8 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.2 employees per establishment. 54.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (180), accommodation and food services (121), and construction (118).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 180 | 3,310 | $114,722,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 121 | 2,344 | $44,754,000 |
| Construction (23) | 118 | 944 | $49,319,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 111 | 904 | $23,775,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 107 | 2,267 | $102,211,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 92 | 379 | $19,087,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 77 | 257 | $12,000,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 64 | 396 | $22,357,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 60 | 1,461 | $94,057,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 42 | 291 | $12,680,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 39 | 173 | $9,121,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 34 | 342 | $22,095,000 |
| Information (51) | 13 | 121 (high noise) | $5,971,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 145 | $3,522,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 12 | 111 | $3,288,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 11 | 18 (high noise) | $828,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 10 | 21 | $943,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 47 (high noise) | $4,889,000 |
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.
Huntsville, TX compared with the U.S.
Huntsville, TX has 13.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 45.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.2 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $40,322 (41.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.1% 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 | 599 | 54.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 213 | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 145 | 13.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 107 | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 45 | 4.1% | 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 Huntsville, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 60 have a published Census count in Huntsville, TX. The largest are full-service restaurants (41), limited-service restaurants (35), and physician practices (26).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 41 | 721 | 17.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 35 | 981 | 28.0 |
| Physician practices | 26 | 242 | 9.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 22 | 172 | 7.8 |
| Dental offices | 21 | 134 | 6.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 21 | 121 | 5.8 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 20 | 59 | 3.0 |
| Residential remodelers | 15 | 49 | 3.3 |
| Hotels and motels | 14 | 183 | 13.1 |
| Electrical contractors | 13 | 148 | 11.4 |
| Law offices | 11 | 62 | 5.6 |
| Child day care services | 11 | 229 | 20.8 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 10 | 56 | 5.6 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 781 | 78.1 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 9 | 45 | 5.0 |
| Management consulting firms | 9 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 9 | 30 | 3.3 |
| Site preparation contractors | 8 | 44 | 5.5 |
| Landscaping services | 8 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 65 | 8.1 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 7 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 7 | 23 | 3.3 |
| Home health care agencies | 6 | 353 | 58.8 |
| Veterinary clinics | 6 | 68 | 11.3 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 6 | 136 | 22.7 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Huntsville, TX
The area's named cities and towns have 34 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 936 | 34 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, TX | 49,500 | 936 | 29 |
Phone costs for a typical Huntsville, TX business
A 12-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Huntsville, TX. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $360.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $299.40. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, TX?
936, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Huntsville, TX area?
1,113 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Huntsville, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).