Mineral Wells, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Mineral Wells, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 30,2312024 est.
- Establishments
- 644CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
The Mineral Wells, TX area
The Mineral Wells, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 30,231 residents in July 2024, up 6.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 825th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 834th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Palo Pinto County, TX | 30,231 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Mineral Wells, TX
County Business Patterns counted 644 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 6,372 people in mid-March with $274.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.9 employees per establishment. 53.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (93), accommodation and food services (80), and other services (except public administration) (68).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 93 | 1,084 | $36,379,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 80 | 1,276 | $25,188,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 68 | 373 | $11,424,000 |
| Construction (23) | 66 | 391 | $20,096,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 51 | 195 | $9,058,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 48 | 204 | $12,326,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 46 | 943 | $48,441,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 33 | 793 | $37,060,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 31 | 197 | $11,771,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 29 | 133 (high noise) | $6,143,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 25 | 223 (high noise) | $19,254,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 20 | 115 | $5,498,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 15 | 198 | $11,714,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 13 | 115 (high noise) | $14,596,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 11 | 98 | $3,450,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 29 | $1,665,000 |
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.
How Mineral Wells, TX's businesses compare
Mineral Wells, TX has 21.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 13.3% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,020 (37.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 53.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.3% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 346 | 53.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 143 | 22.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 92 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 46 | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 15 | 2.3% | 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 Mineral Wells, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 37 have a published Census count in Mineral Wells, TX. The largest are limited-service restaurants (31), full-service restaurants (24), and insurance agencies and brokerages (15). Relative to population, limited-service restaurants are the most over-represented: 102.5 per 100,000 residents against 79.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 31 | 597 | 19.3 |
| Full-service restaurants | 24 | 391 | 16.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 15 | 39 | 2.6 |
| Physician practices | 12 | 46 | 3.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 11 | 58 | 5.3 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 9 | 31 | 3.4 |
| Landscaping services | 9 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 94 | 10.4 |
| Law offices | 8 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 6 | 30 | 5.0 |
| Dental offices | 5 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 5 | 55 | 11.0 |
| Management consulting firms | 5 | 8 | 1.6 |
| Residential property managers | 5 | 16 | 3.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 5 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Drinking places | 5 | 41 | 8.2 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 5 | 26 | 5.2 |
| Home health care agencies | 4 | 45 | 11.3 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4 | 64 | 16.0 |
| Surveying and mapping services firms | 4 | 19 | 4.8 |
| Electrical contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 4 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Mineral Wells, TX
The area's named cities and towns have 27 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 940 has the most (63%). 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 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Wells, TX | 15,688 | 940 | 14 |
Phone costs for a typical Mineral Wells, TX business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Mineral Wells, TX, 10 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $300.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $249.50, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 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 | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
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 Mineral Wells, TX
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 Mineral Wells, 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 Mineral Wells, TX?
940 and 254, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Mineral Wells, TX area?
644 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Mineral Wells, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 10-person team that is $199.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $249.50 a month (checked September 28, 2026).