Payson, AZ business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Payson, AZ micropolitan area.
- Population
- 54,0732024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,065CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Payson, AZ at a glance
The Payson, AZ micropolitan area covers 1 county in Arizona and had 54,073 residents in July 2024, up 1.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 584th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 638th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Gila County, AZ | 54,073 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Payson, AZ
County Business Patterns counted 1,065 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 12,495 people in mid-March with $646.7 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.7 employees per establishment. 58.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are accommodation and food services (146), construction (144), and health care and social assistance (142).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 146 | 2,149 | $55,137,000 |
| Construction (23) | 144 | 808 | $40,210,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 142 | 2,919 | $186,471,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 137 | 2,060 | $67,676,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 99 | 359 | $11,901,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 95 | 321 | $14,587,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 80 | 224 | $13,070,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 49 | 185 | $9,973,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 36 | 148 | $5,909,000 |
| Information (51) | 29 | 110 | $4,407,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 24 | 247 | $14,266,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 19 | 673 | $22,542,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 18 | 166 | $8,949,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 14 | 113 | $12,793,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 13 | 130 | $4,397,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 9 | 1,792 | $164,099,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 72 (high noise) | $8,192,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 9 (high noise) | $152,000 |
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.
Payson, AZ compared with the U.S.
Payson, AZ has 19.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 19.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,757 (24.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 58.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.8% 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 | 624 | 58.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 198 | 18.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 130 | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 83 | 7.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 30 | 2.8% | 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 Payson, AZ
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 62 have a published Census count in Payson, AZ. The largest are full-service restaurants (57), physician practices (39), and limited-service restaurants (38). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 37.0 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 57 | 698 | 12.2 |
| Physician practices | 39 | 207 | 5.3 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 38 | 743 | 19.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 32 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 21 | 76 | 3.6 |
| Site preparation contractors | 20 | 274 | 13.7 |
| Residential remodelers | 20 | 104 | 5.2 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 18 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 17 | 70 | 4.1 |
| Law offices | 16 | 34 | 2.1 |
| Electrical contractors | 16 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 16 | 185 | 11.6 |
| Dental offices | 13 | 101 | 7.8 |
| Landscaping services | 11 | — | — |
| Management consulting firms | 10 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 10 | 67 | 6.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 9 | 27 | 3.0 |
| Drinking places | 9 | 61 | 6.8 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 74 | 9.3 |
| Veterinary clinics | 7 | — | — |
| Motor vehicle towing companies | 7 | 32 | 4.6 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 7 | 363 | 51.9 |
| Masonry contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 6 | — | — |
| Tire dealers | 6 | 76 | 12.7 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Payson, AZ
The area's named cities and towns have 40 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 928 has the most (78%). 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 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson, AZ | 16,762 | 928 | 16 |
| Globe, AZ | 7,176 | 928 | 15 |
Phone costs for a typical Payson, AZ business
The comparison below uses 12 users, the rounded average establishment size in Payson, AZ. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $299.40 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $360.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 12 people cost $239.00 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Payson, 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.
If you already have a number in Payson, AZ, 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 Payson, AZ?
928 and 520, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Payson, AZ area?
1,065 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Payson, AZ?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).