CallataGuidesModesto, CA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Modesto, CA metro area.
- Population
- 557,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 10,013CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 3
About the Modesto, CA metro area
The Modesto, CA metro area covers 1 county in California and had 557,000 residents in July 2024, up 0.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 105th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 125th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Stanislaus County, CA | 556,972 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Modesto, CA
County Business Patterns counted 10,013 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 152,942 people in mid-March with $9.0 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.3 employees per establishment. 51.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (1,477), health care and social assistance (1,259), and accommodation and food services (1,071).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 1,477 | 24,474 | $1,003,711,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 1,259 | 29,289 | $2,397,602,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 1,071 | 18,716 | $453,825,000 |
| Construction (23) | 1,044 | 8,984 | $638,792,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 980 | 7,004 | $262,415,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 730 | 6,265 | $416,015,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 641 | 8,997 | $595,889,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 507 | 3,201 | $263,273,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 495 | 7,486 | $340,364,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 488 | 1,772 | $101,370,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 442 | 8,064 | $641,215,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 394 | 20,985 | $1,449,881,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 121 | 1,811 | $49,315,000 |
| Information (51) | 119 | 1,161 | $68,669,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 109 | 1,750 | $62,576,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 68 | 1,373 | $71,966,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 42 | 1,128 | $122,908,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 12 | 308 (high noise) | $48,095,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 63 | $7,630,000 |
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 Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA has 18.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 26.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $58,852 (13.9% below the U.S. $68,342). 51.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.3% 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 | 5,109 | 51.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 1,923 | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 1,430 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 1,016 | 10.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 535 | 5.3% | 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 Modesto, CA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 130 have a published Census count in Modesto, CA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (432), full-service restaurants (315), and physician practices (276). Relative to population, general freight trucking companies (local) are the most over-represented: 38.8 per 100,000 residents against 13.6 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Modesto, CA area
The area's named cities and towns have 221 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 209 has the most (90%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 7 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 220,592 | 209, 350, 559 | 148 |
| Turlock, CA | 72,888 | 209, 350 | 35 |
| Riverbank, CA | 25,625 | 209, 350 | 8 |
| Patterson, CA | 25,495 | 209, 350 | 5 |
| Oakdale, CA | 23,209 | 209, 350 | 13 |
| Newman, CA | 12,292 | 209, 350 | 5 |
| Hughson, CA | 7,903 | 209, 350 | 7 |
Phone costs for a typical Modesto, CA business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Modesto, CA, 15 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $450.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $374.25, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 15 people cost $299.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
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 Modesto, CA
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 Modesto, CA, 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
What area codes serve Modesto, CA?
209, 350, and 559, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Modesto, CA area?
10,013 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Modesto, CA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).