CallataGuidesRio Grande City, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Rio Grande City-Roma, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 66,5872024 est.
- Establishments
- 594CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Rio Grande City, TX area
The Rio Grande City-Roma, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 66,587 residents in July 2024, up 1.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 509th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 851st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Starr County, TX | 66,587 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Rio Grande City, TX
County Business Patterns counted 594 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,704 people in mid-March with $234.8 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.7 employees per establishment. 50.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (129), health care and social assistance (115), and finance and insurance (63).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 129 | 1,728 | $54,006,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 115 | 4,156 | $99,413,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 63 | 272 | $10,005,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 61 | 1,059 | $16,416,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 42 | 172 | $6,841,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 36 | 258 | $10,285,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 33 | 113 | $2,895,000 |
| Construction (23) | 23 | 94 | $3,556,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 20 | 140 | $3,598,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 12 | 27 (high noise) | $681,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 12 | 65 | $2,489,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 11 | 51 | $966,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 9 | 52 | $3,913,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 8 | 41 | $1,462,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 72 | $3,700,000 |
| Information (51) | 6 | 55 (high noise) | $1,297,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 6 | 209 (high noise) | $9,267,000 |
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.
How Rio Grande City, TX's businesses compare
Rio Grande City, TX has 8.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 63.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $26,981 (60.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 50.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.7% 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 | 300 | 50.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 129 | 21.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 101 | 17.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 40 | 6.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 22 | 3.7% | 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 Rio Grande City, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 25 have a published Census count in Rio Grande City, TX. The largest are limited-service restaurants (37), agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities (22), and physician practices (21). Relative to population, agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities are the most over-represented: 33.0 per 100,000 residents against 11.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 37 | 819 | 22.1 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 22 | 2,598 | 118.1 |
| Physician practices | 21 | 185 | 8.8 |
| Full-service restaurants | 18 | 220 | 12.2 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 16 | 63 | 3.9 |
| Law offices | 13 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 12 | 84 | 7.0 |
| Child day care services | 12 | 69 | 5.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 11 | 63 | 5.7 |
| Home health care agencies | 11 | 321 | 29.2 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 11 | 123 | 11.2 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 518 | 51.8 |
| Dental offices | 8 | 58 | 7.3 |
| Tax preparation services | 8 | — | — |
| Motor vehicle towing companies | 6 | 23 | 3.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 4 | 13 | 3.3 |
| Furniture stores | 4 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 4 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 3 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 3 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 3 | — | — |
| New car dealers | 3 | 87 | 29.0 |
| Retail bakeries | 3 | — | — |
| Nursery, garden center and farm supply stores | 3 | — | — |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Rio Grande City, TX
The area's named cities and towns have 11 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 | 11 | 100% | Central |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma, TX | 11,635 | 956 | 11 |
Phone costs for a typical Rio Grande City, TX business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Rio Grande City, TX, 15 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $450.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $374.25, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 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 | $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 Rio Grande City, TX
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.
Porting a number you already use in Rio Grande City, 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 Rio Grande City, TX?
956, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Rio Grande City, TX area?
594 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Rio Grande City, TX?
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).