CallataGuidesPunta Gorda, FL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Punta Gorda, FL metro area.
- Population
- 212,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 4,601CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Punta Gorda, FL at a glance
The Punta Gorda, FL metro area covers 1 county in Florida and had 212,000 residents in July 2024, up 13.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 224th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 238th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Charlotte County, FL | 212,122 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Punta Gorda, FL
County Business Patterns counted 4,601 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 44,163 people in mid-March with $2.1 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.6 employees per establishment. 62.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (753), retail trade (597), and health care and social assistance (545).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 753 | 4,570 | $268,295,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 597 | 10,609 | $378,176,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 545 | 8,763 | $576,208,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 450 | 1,655 | $111,567,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 439 | 2,000 | $72,595,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 378 | 1,026 | $46,047,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 377 | 2,833 | $128,330,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 322 | 6,236 | $152,049,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 234 | 984 | $74,053,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 138 | 1,392 | $101,103,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 97 | 1,331 | $68,032,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 79 | 511 | $29,015,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 60 | 1,041 | $23,852,000 |
| Information (51) | 55 | 369 | $20,692,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 36 | 360 | $12,619,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 16 | 71 | $4,366,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 11 | 276 (high noise) | $26,820,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 8 | 124 | $8,965,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 5 | $242,000 |
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 Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda, FL has 21.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 11.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,625 (30.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 62.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.0% 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 | 2,852 | 62.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 794 | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 489 | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 328 | 7.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 138 | 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 Punta Gorda, FL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 122 have a published Census count in Punta Gorda, FL. The largest are offices of real estate agents and brokers (212), physician practices (197), and full-service restaurants (142). Relative to population, other services to buildings and dwellings are the most over-represented: 26.9 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.
Phone numbers in the Punta Gorda, FL area
The area's named cities and towns have 16 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 941 | 16 | 100% | Eastern |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | 20,416 | 941 | 16 |
Phone costs for a typical Punta Gorda, FL business
A 10-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Punta Gorda, 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. 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 Punta Gorda, FL
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda, FL?
941, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Punta Gorda, FL area?
4,601 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Punta Gorda, 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).