CallataGuidesNogales, AZ business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Nogales, AZ micropolitan area.
- Population
- 50,5082024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,129CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Nogales, AZ at a glance
The Nogales, AZ micropolitan area covers 1 county in Arizona and had 50,508 residents in July 2024, up 6.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 605th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 612th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County, AZ | 50,508 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Nogales, AZ
County Business Patterns counted 1,129 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 11,201 people in mid-March with $501.0 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.9 employees per establishment. 55.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are wholesale trade (207), transportation and warehousing (182), and retail trade (154).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 207 | 2,215 | $135,397,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 182 | 1,709 | $80,091,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 154 | 2,025 | $62,643,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 103 | 1,452 | $33,642,000 |
| Construction (23) | 74 | 396 | $17,826,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 74 | 1,431 | $95,611,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 69 | 350 | $10,553,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 52 | 154 | $9,317,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 49 | 169 | $5,636,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 38 | 447 | $17,977,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 35 | 168 (high noise) | $7,772,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 33 | 262 | $7,957,000 |
| Information (51) | 15 | 78 | $3,374,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 49 | $1,320,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 11 | 84 | $3,632,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 8 | 65 | $5,469,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 7 | 116 (high noise) | $1,413,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 28 | $1,414,000 |
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.
Nogales, AZ compared with the U.S.
Nogales, AZ has 22.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 9.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $44,732 (34.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 55.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.0% 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 | 625 | 55.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 212 | 18.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 155 | 13.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 103 | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 34 | 3.0% | 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 Nogales, AZ
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 45 have a published Census count in Nogales, AZ. The largest are full-service restaurants (37), limited-service restaurants (28), and insurance agencies and brokerages (18). Relative to population, general freight trucking companies (local) are the most over-represented: 29.7 per 100,000 residents against 13.6 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 37 | 444 | 12.0 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 28 | 471 | 16.8 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 18 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 15 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 12 | 26 | 2.2 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 12 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 318 | 26.5 |
| Physician practices | 11 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 11 | 25 | 2.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 11 | 53 | 4.8 |
| General automotive repair shops | 11 | 49 | 4.5 |
| Law offices | 9 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 9 | 83 | 9.2 |
| Family clothing stores | 9 | 259 | 28.8 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 8 | 115 | 14.4 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 8 | 272 | 34.0 |
| Child day care services | 8 | 81 | 10.1 |
| Electrical contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 7 | 55 | 7.9 |
| Wineries | 7 | 50 | 7.1 |
| Gift, novelty and souvenir stores | 6 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Tax preparation services | 5 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 5 | — | — |
| Nonresidential property managers | 5 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 5 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Nogales, AZ
The area's named cities and towns have 31 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 520 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 | 31 | 100% | Mountain |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nogales, AZ | 19,965 | 520 | 31 |
Phone costs for a typical Nogales, AZ business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Nogales, AZ, 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 Nogales, AZ
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 Nogales, AZ 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 Nogales, AZ?
520, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Nogales, AZ area?
1,129 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Nogales, AZ?
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).