Raymondville, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Raymondville, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 20,0272024 est.
- Establishments
- 189CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Raymondville, TX micropolitan area
The Raymondville, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 20,027 residents in July 2024, down 0.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 900th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 924th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Willacy County, TX | 20,027 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Raymondville, TX's business base
County Business Patterns counted 189 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 3,004 people in mid-March with $118.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.9 employees per establishment. 51.1% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (36), health care and social assistance (31), and accommodation and food services (28).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 36 | 371 | $11,136,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 31 | 1,046 | $40,682,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 28 | 285 | $5,314,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 18 | 73 | $2,927,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 17 | 49 | $974,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 11 | 19 | $705,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 9 | 25 (high noise) | $666,000 |
| Information (51) | 8 | 152 (high noise) | $10,933,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 8 | 22 | $693,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 69 | $2,377,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 4 | 750 (high noise) | $33,919,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 4 | 14 (high noise) | $401,000 |
| Construction (23) | 3 | 10 | $376,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 3 | 62 | $3,479,000 |
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 Raymondville, TX
Raymondville, TX has 9.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 61.6% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $39,298 (42.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 51.1% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.9% 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 | 96 | 51.1% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 36 | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 31 | 16.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 14 | 7.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 11 | 5.9% | 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 Raymondville, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 8 have a published Census count in Raymondville, TX. The largest are limited-service restaurants (11), full-service restaurants (10), and child day care services (10). Relative to population, child day care services are the most over-represented: 49.9 per 100,000 residents against 24.2 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 11 | 214 | 19.5 |
| Full-service restaurants | 10 | 32 | 3.2 |
| Child day care services | 10 | 76 | 7.6 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 4 | 101 | 25.3 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4 | 46 | 11.5 |
| Law offices | 3 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Raymondville, TX
The area's named cities and towns have 16 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 956 | 16 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymondville, TX | 10,107 | 956 | 10 |
| Lyford, TX | 2,209 | 956 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Raymondville, TX business
A 16-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Raymondville, TX. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $480.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $399.20. Callata comes to $319.00 a month for 16 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 | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
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 Raymondville, TX
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 Raymondville, TX 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 Raymondville, TX?
956, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Raymondville, TX area?
189 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Raymondville, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 16-person team that is $319.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $399.20 a month (checked September 28, 2026).