Palatka, FL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Palatka, FL micropolitan area.
- Population
- 77,3012024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,331CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Palatka, FL at a glance
The Palatka, FL micropolitan area covers 1 county in Florida and had 77,301 residents in July 2024, up 5.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 463rd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 554th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Putnam County, FL | 77,301 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Palatka, FL's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,331 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,231 people in mid-March with $578.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.9 employees per establishment. 56.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (227), retail trade (212), and other services (except public administration) (169).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 227 | 1,094 | $50,566,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 212 | 2,789 | $92,110,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 169 | 751 | $20,792,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 155 | 2,268 | $113,187,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 115 | 1,824 | $34,819,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 84 | 362 | $16,011,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 79 | 641 | $26,297,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 52 | 120 (high noise) | $4,570,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 51 | 264 | $13,656,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 44 | 1,997 | $139,473,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 36 | 144 | $6,720,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 33 | 261 | $10,420,000 |
| Information (51) | 21 | 143 | $7,031,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 44 | $1,347,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 12 | 125 (high noise) | $5,688,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 12 | 250 | $28,379,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 101 (high noise) | $3,518,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 26 | $1,984,000 |
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.
Palatka, FL compared with the U.S.
Palatka, FL has 17.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 30.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,701 (36.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.9% 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 | 755 | 56.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 271 | 20.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 183 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 79 | 5.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 40 | 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 Palatka, FL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 69 have a published Census count in Palatka, FL. The largest are limited-service restaurants (43), landscaping services (41), and physician practices (40). Relative to population, poured concrete foundation and structure contractors are the most over-represented: 29.8 per 100,000 residents against 6.9 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 43 | 789 | 18.3 |
| Landscaping services | 41 | 148 | 3.6 |
| Physician practices | 40 | 246 | 6.2 |
| Full-service restaurants | 37 | 707 | 19.1 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 29 | 144 | 5.0 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 24 | — | — |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 23 | 73 | 3.2 |
| Child day care services | 20 | 205 | 10.3 |
| Electrical contractors | 19 | 114 | 6.0 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 18 | 93 | 5.2 |
| Residential remodelers | 18 | 49 | 2.7 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 18 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 17 | 217 | 12.8 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 16 | 140 | 8.8 |
| Dental offices | 14 | 126 | 9.0 |
| Roofing contractors | 13 | 90 | 6.9 |
| Masonry contractors | 13 | — | — |
| Law offices | 12 | 78 | 6.5 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 12 | 485 | 40.4 |
| Beauty salons | 12 | 21 | 1.8 |
| Flooring contractors | 11 | 16 | 1.5 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 11 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 9 | 72 | 8.0 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9 | 115 | 12.8 |
| Management consulting firms | 9 | 10 | 1.1 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Palatka, FL
The area's named cities and towns have 49 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 386 | 49 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka, FL | 10,867 | 386 | 24 |
| Crescent City, FL | 1,724 | 386 | 4 |
| Interlachen, FL | 1,508 | 386 | 6 |
Phone costs for a typical Palatka, FL business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Palatka, FL, 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 Palatka, 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.
Porting a number you already use in Palatka, FL 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 Palatka, FL?
386, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Palatka, FL area?
1,331 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Palatka, 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).