Pine Bluff, AR business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Pine Bluff, AR micropolitan area.
- Population
- 71,0392024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,276CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 3
Pine Bluff, AR at a glance
The Pine Bluff, AR micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Arkansas and had 71,039 residents in July 2024, down 5.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Jefferson County, AR is the most populous, with 63,672 people. By population it ranks 485th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 565th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, AR | 63,672 |
| Cleveland County, AR | 7,367 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Pine Bluff, AR
County Business Patterns counted 1,276 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 18,895 people in mid-March with $928.6 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.8 employees per establishment. 52.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (273), health care and social assistance (179), and other services (except public administration) (158).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 273 | 2,942 | $90,445,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 179 | 3,686 | $207,582,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 158 | 717 | $19,555,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 121 | 2,002 | $33,895,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 78 | 714 | $51,588,000 |
| Construction (23) | 69 | 383 | $19,110,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 68 | 1,319 | $39,868,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 57 | 236 | $9,851,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 56 | 332 | $16,460,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 55 | 554 | $33,789,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 50 | 4,215 | $283,836,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 42 | 371 | $20,862,000 |
| Information (51) | 19 | 103 | $4,899,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 17 | 107 | $5,729,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 15 | 215 (high noise) | $24,462,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 7 | 860 (high noise) | $44,713,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 5 | 43 | $11,327,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 5 | 92 (high noise) | $10,561,000 |
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.
Pine Bluff, AR compared with the U.S.
Pine Bluff, AR has 18.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 26.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,147 (28.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.0% 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 | 662 | 52.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 271 | 21.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 181 | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 107 | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 51 | 4.0% | 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 Pine Bluff, AR
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 55 have a published Census count in Pine Bluff, AR. The largest are limited-service restaurants (65), physician practices (53), and insurance agencies and brokerages (26). Relative to population, beer, wine and liquor stores are the most over-represented: 26.7 per 100,000 residents against 10.7 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 65 | 1,297 | 20.0 |
| Physician practices | 53 | 342 | 6.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 26 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 21 | 348 | 16.6 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 19 | 42 | 2.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 18 | 186 | 10.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 16 | 97 | 6.1 |
| Child day care services | 16 | 150 | 9.4 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 14 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 12 | 80 | 6.7 |
| Law offices | 12 | 32 | 2.7 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 12 | 94 | 7.8 |
| Residential property managers | 11 | 41 | 3.7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 10 | 53 | 5.3 |
| Janitorial services | 10 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 9 | 422 | 46.9 |
| Tax preparation services | 9 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 9 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 9 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 8 | — | — |
| New car dealers | 8 | 258 | 32.3 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 7 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 7 | 17 | 2.4 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 6 | 17 | 2.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Pine Bluff, AR
The area's named cities and towns have 57 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 870 has the most (88%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff, AR | 38,785 | 327, 870 | 49 |
| Redfield, AR | 1,497 | 501 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Pine Bluff, AR business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Pine Bluff, AR. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $450.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $374.25. 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 Pine Bluff, AR
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Pine Bluff, AR, 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 Pine Bluff, AR?
870, 327, and 501, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Pine Bluff, AR area?
1,276 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Pine Bluff, AR?
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).