Los Alamos, NM business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Los Alamos, NM micropolitan area.
- Population
- 19,6752024 est.
- Establishments
- 373CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 0
The Los Alamos, NM area
The Los Alamos, NM micropolitan area covers 1 county in New Mexico and had 19,675 residents in July 2024, up 1.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 905th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 915th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Los Alamos County, NM | 19,675 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Los Alamos, NM's business base
County Business Patterns counted 373 establishments in the area in 2023. 55.1% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are health care and social assistance (75), other services (except public administration) (58), and professional, scientific, and technical services (50).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 75 | 945 | $46,072,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 58 | 247 | $6,815,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 50 | 13,925 (high noise) | $1,794,107,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 34 | 485 | $12,661,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 30 | 406 | $13,578,000 |
| Construction (23) | 27 | 149 | $18,466,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 20 | 175 | $12,432,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 20 | 1,091 | $101,017,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 19 | 63 | $3,198,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 10 | 190 (high noise) | $2,748,000 |
| Information (51) | 9 | 26 | $1,281,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 8 | 100 (high noise) | $6,451,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 61 | $1,580,000 |
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 Los Alamos, NM
Los Alamos, NM has 19.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 22.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. 55.1% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.5% 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 | 204 | 55.1% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 71 | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 49 | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 33 | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 13 | 3.5% | 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 Los Alamos, NM
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 28 have a published Census count in Los Alamos, NM. The largest are limited-service restaurants (17), dental offices (11), and physician practices (11). Relative to population, dental offices are the most over-represented: 55.9 per 100,000 residents against 39.9 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 17 | 257 | 15.1 |
| Dental offices | 11 | 131 | 11.9 |
| Physician practices | 11 | 179 | 16.3 |
| Full-service restaurants | 10 | 91 | 9.1 |
| Residential remodelers | 9 | 13 | 1.4 |
| Child day care services | 8 | 65 | 8.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 6 | 25 | 4.2 |
| Landscaping services | 6 | 26 | 4.3 |
| General automotive repair shops | 6 | 31 | 5.2 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 6 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 6 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 5 | — | — |
| Custom computer programming services firms | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering services firms | 5 | 197 | 39.4 |
| Janitorial services | 5 | 61 | 12.2 |
| Beauty salons | 5 | 4 | 0.8 |
| Pet care services (except veterinary) | 5 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 4 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 4 | 35 | 8.8 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 4 | 7 | 1.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 4 | 7 | 1.8 |
| Electrical contractors | 4 | 40 | 10.0 |
| Marketing consulting firms | 3 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 3 | 15 | 5.0 |
| Hotels and motels | 3 | 47 | 15.7 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes for Los Alamos, NM
None of the NANPA rate centers in this area could be matched to a Census place name, so this page cannot say which codes dominate locally. The table lists every area code in New Mexico, with each code's statewide assignment counts; the area code pages list the rate centers each one serves. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and porting a number you already use is free.
Phone costs for a typical Los Alamos, NM business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For a two-person team (Census published no usable employee count here), 2 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $60.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $49.90, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata is $99.00 a month with 5 users included, which is more than either per-seat plan for 2 people; it becomes the lower price at 4 users or more.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $38.00 | $456.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $46.00 | $552.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $49.90 | $598.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $54.00 | $648.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $60.00 | $720.00 |
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 Los Alamos, 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.
If you already have a number in Los Alamos, 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
How many businesses are in the Los Alamos, NM area?
373 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Los Alamos, NM?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 2-person team that is $99.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $49.90 a month (checked September 28, 2026).