Las Vegas, NM business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Las Vegas, NM micropolitan area.
- Population
- 30,5242024 est.
- Establishments
- 474CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 2
Las Vegas, NM at a glance
The Las Vegas, NM micropolitan area covers 2 counties in New Mexico and had 30,524 residents in July 2024, down 2.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. San Miguel County, NM is the most populous, with 26,428 people. By population it ranks 817th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 894th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| San Miguel County, NM | 26,428 |
| Mora County, NM | 4,096 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Las Vegas, NM
County Business Patterns counted 474 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,544 people in mid-March with $225.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 18.0 employees per establishment. 56.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (85), health care and social assistance (79), and accommodation and food services (64).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 85 | 1,066 | $30,920,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 79 | 5,209 | $106,583,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 64 | 909 | $16,658,000 |
| Construction (23) | 59 | 317 | $16,031,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 44 | 156 | $4,152,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 26 | 116 | $5,988,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 25 | 88 | $3,028,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 20 | 45 | $1,506,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 14 | 166 | $6,119,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 14 | 20 | $779,000 |
| Information (51) | 12 | 41 | $2,017,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 9 | 231 (high noise) | $22,429,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 6 | 27 (high noise) | $1,227,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 4 (high noise) | $317,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 5 | 25 (high noise) | $1,277,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 3 | 16 (high noise) | $203,000 |
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.
Las Vegas, NM compared with the U.S.
Las Vegas, NM has 15.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 36.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 18.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $26,361 (61.4% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.0% 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 | 267 | 56.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 83 | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 60 | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 44 | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 19 | 4.0% | 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 Las Vegas, NM
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 26 have a published Census count in Las Vegas, NM. The largest are limited-service restaurants (21), physician practices (16), and full-service restaurants (16). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 32.8 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 21 | 402 | 19.1 |
| Physician practices | 16 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 16 | 250 | 15.6 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 140 | 11.7 |
| Electrical contractors | 11 | 49 | 4.5 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 10 | 60 | 6.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 10 | — | — |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 9 | 1,234 | 137.1 |
| Law offices | 8 | 18 | 2.3 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 7 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 6 | 44 | 7.3 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 6 | 39 | 6.5 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | 7 | 1.2 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | 38 | 6.3 |
| Home health care agencies | 5 | 252 | 50.4 |
| Residential remodelers | 5 | 39 | 7.8 |
| Landscaping services | 5 | 5 | 1.0 |
| General automotive repair shops | 5 | 21 | 4.2 |
| Civic and social organizations | 5 | 23 | 4.6 |
| Couriers and express delivery services | 4 | 53 | 13.3 |
| Veterinary clinics | 3 | 18 | 6.0 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 3 | 62 | 20.7 |
| Residential property managers | 3 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Las Vegas, NM
The area's named cities and towns have 20 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 505 has the most (90%). 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 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NM | 12,711 | 505 | 15 |
| Pecos, NM | 1,372 | 505 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Las Vegas, NM business
The comparison below uses 18 users, the rounded average establishment size in Las Vegas, NM. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $449.10 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $540.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $359.00 a month for 18 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 | $359.00 | $4,308.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $342.00 | $4,104.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $414.00 | $4,968.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $449.10 | $5,389.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $486.00 | $5,832.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
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 Las Vegas, NM
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 Las Vegas, NM 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 Las Vegas, NM?
505 and 575, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Las Vegas, NM area?
474 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Las Vegas, NM?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 18-person team that is $359.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $449.10 a month (checked September 28, 2026).