Red Bluff, CA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Red Bluff, CA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 64,4512024 est.
- Establishments
- 999CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Red Bluff, CA at a glance
The Red Bluff, CA micropolitan area covers 1 county in California and had 64,451 residents in July 2024, down 2.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 526th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 668th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Tehama County, CA | 64,451 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Red Bluff, CA
County Business Patterns counted 999 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,620 people in mid-March with $789.8 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.6 employees per establishment. 54.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (153), construction (138), and health care and social assistance (135).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 153 | 2,201 | $83,988,000 |
| Construction (23) | 138 | 724 | $84,416,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 135 | 2,333 | $121,921,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 120 | 1,935 | $64,266,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 80 | 473 | $21,771,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 59 | 1,891 (high noise) | $132,193,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 52 | 309 | $11,793,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 48 | 150 (high noise) | $10,296,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 45 | 103 (high noise) | $6,103,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 43 | 1,791 | $120,972,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 35 | 279 | $13,710,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 25 | 454 | $48,301,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 22 | 562 | $36,804,000 |
| Information (51) | 15 | 120 | $7,195,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 11 | 105 | $2,179,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 18 (high noise) | $479,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 105 (high noise) | $19,110,000 |
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.
Red Bluff, CA compared with the U.S.
Red Bluff, CA has 15.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 37.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $57,987 (15.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.8% 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 | 543 | 54.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 201 | 20.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 125 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 91 | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 38 | 3.8% | 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 Red Bluff, CA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 56 have a published Census count in Red Bluff, CA. The largest are full-service restaurants (47), limited-service restaurants (30), and child day care services (23). Relative to population, assisted living facilities for the elderly are the most over-represented: 15.5 per 100,000 residents against 6.1 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 47 | 343 | 7.3 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 30 | 567 | 18.9 |
| Child day care services | 23 | 132 | 5.7 |
| Residential remodelers | 20 | 54 | 2.7 |
| Dental offices | 17 | 142 | 8.4 |
| Site preparation contractors | 17 | 145 | 8.5 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 15 | 35 | 2.3 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 14 | 198 | 14.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 14 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 14 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 14 | 44 | 3.1 |
| General automotive repair shops | 14 | 87 | 6.2 |
| Physician practices | 13 | 174 | 13.4 |
| Electrical contractors | 13 | 59 | 4.5 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 13 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 13 | 380 | 29.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 110 | 9.2 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 11 | — | — |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 10 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 9 | — | — |
| Roofing contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Law offices | 8 | 21 | 2.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 8 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 7 | 66 | 9.4 |
| Veterinary clinics | 7 | 62 | 8.9 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Red Bluff, CA
The area's named cities and towns have 22 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 530 has the most (95%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff, CA | 14,286 | 530, 837 | 15 |
| Corning, CA | 8,131 | 530 | 7 |
Phone costs for a typical Red Bluff, CA business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Red Bluff, CA, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $420.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $349.30, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 14 people cost $279.00 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 | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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 Red Bluff, CA
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 Red Bluff, CA, 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 Red Bluff, CA?
530 and 837, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Red Bluff, CA area?
999 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Red Bluff, CA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).