CallataGuidesSanta Maria, CA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.
- Population
- 445,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 12,484CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area
The Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area covers 1 county in California and had 445,000 residents in July 2024, down 0.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 122nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 111th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County, CA | 444,500 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Santa Maria, CA
County Business Patterns counted 12,484 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 160,460 people in mid-March with $11.1 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.9 employees per establishment. 54.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are professional, scientific, and technical services (1,569), health care and social assistance (1,558), and retail trade (1,479).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 1,569 | 11,880 | $1,416,341,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 1,558 | 25,081 | $1,748,532,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 1,479 | 19,196 | $769,518,000 |
| Construction (23) | 1,294 | 9,671 | $676,881,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 1,265 | 27,136 | $941,758,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 1,052 | 6,876 | $308,983,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 825 | 3,174 | $191,216,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 717 | 9,317 | $486,665,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 596 | 4,023 | $447,418,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 522 | 13,855 | $1,168,310,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 412 | 6,624 | $735,723,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 300 | 3,258 | $145,052,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 262 | 3,631 | $231,884,000 |
| Information (51) | 256 | 6,867 | $969,522,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 219 | 3,974 | $166,009,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 60 | 1,086 | $83,512,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 44 | 3,982 | $499,758,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 24 | 453 | $41,020,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 17 | 357 (high noise) | $53,654,000 |
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 Santa Maria, CA's businesses compare
Santa Maria, CA has 28.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 14.2% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $69,069 (in line with the U.S. $68,342). 54.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.3% 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 | 6,841 | 54.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 2,291 | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 1,653 | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 1,166 | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 533 | 4.3% | 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 Santa Maria, CA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 136 have a published Census count in Santa Maria, CA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (420), full-service restaurants (404), and physician practices (395). Relative to population, wineries are the most over-represented: 25.9 per 100,000 residents against 1.3 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Santa Maria, CA area
The area's named cities and towns have 189 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 805 has the most (90%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 111,346 | 805, 820 | 51 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 87,291 | 805, 820 | 94 |
| Lompoc, CA | 43,594 | 805, 820 | 27 |
| Carpinteria, CA | 12,876 | 805 | 9 |
| Guadalupe, CA | 8,735 | 805, 820 | 8 |
Phone costs for a typical Santa Maria, CA business
The comparison below uses 13 users, the rounded average establishment size in Santa Maria, CA. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $324.35 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $390.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $259.00 a month for 13 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 | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
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 Santa Maria, 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.
Porting a number you already use in Santa Maria, CA 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 Santa Maria, CA?
805 and 820, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Santa Maria, CA area?
12,484 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Santa Maria, CA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).