CallataGuidesNorth Port, FL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area.
- Population
- 935,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 27,165CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 1
North Port, FL at a glance
The North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area covers 2 counties in Florida and had 935,000 residents in July 2024, up 12.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Sarasota County, FL is the most populous, with 477,000 people. By population it ranks 61st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 49th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Sarasota County, FL | 476,604 |
| Manatee County, FL | 458,352 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in North Port, FL
County Business Patterns counted 27,165 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 284,150 people in mid-March with $15.2 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 10.5 employees per establishment. 64.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are professional, scientific, and technical services (3,574), construction (3,572), and retail trade (3,148).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 3,574 | 17,170 | $1,264,629,000 |
| Construction (23) | 3,572 | 25,828 | $1,650,317,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 3,148 | 47,495 | $1,860,296,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 3,040 | 47,537 | $3,058,588,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 2,424 | 13,594 | $525,602,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 2,270 | 7,285 | $424,145,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 2,097 | 18,200 | $873,424,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 1,918 | 38,369 | $1,087,728,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 1,541 | 8,759 | $905,755,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 961 | 9,805 | $711,917,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 684 | 17,161 | $1,087,291,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 534 | 9,307 | $388,813,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 457 | 8,317 | $332,825,000 |
| Information (51) | 368 | 3,263 | $235,830,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 333 | 6,189 | $266,052,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 131 | 4,013 | $438,183,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 42 | 532 (high noise) | $49,218,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 34 | 1,178 | $45,284,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 5 | 108 (high noise) | $11,014,000 |
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 North Port, FL
North Port, FL has 29.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 18.2% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 10.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $53,558 (21.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 64.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.8% 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 | 17,393 | 64.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 4,130 | 15.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 2,724 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 1,899 | 7.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 1,019 | 3.8% | 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 North Port, FL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 140 have a published Census count in North Port, FL. The largest are offices of real estate agents and brokers (1,226), full-service restaurants (843), and physician practices (817). Relative to population, other services to buildings and dwellings are the most over-represented: 26.8 per 100,000 residents against 5.3 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in North Port, FL
The area's named cities and towns have 357 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 941 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 941 | 357 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 92,875 | 941 | 19 |
| Bradenton, FL | 58,184 | 941 | 110 |
| Sarasota, FL | 57,764 | 941 | 151 |
| Venice, FL | 29,902 | 941 | 52 |
| Palmetto, FL | 13,682 | 941 | 25 |
Phone costs for a typical North Port, FL business
A 10-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in North Port, FL. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $300.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $249.50. On Callata the same 10 people cost $199.00 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 | $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 North Port, FL
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 North Port, FL, 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 North Port, FL?
941, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the North Port, FL area?
27,165 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in North Port, FL?
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).