CallataGuidesSt. George, UT business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the St. George, UT metro area.
- Population
- 208,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 7,191CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The St. George, UT area
The St. George, UT metro area covers 1 county in Utah and had 208,000 residents in July 2024, up 15.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 228th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 164th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Washington County, UT | 207,943 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in St. George, UT
County Business Patterns counted 7,191 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 69,411 people in mid-March with $3.1 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.7 employees per establishment. 62.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (1,335), professional, scientific, and technical services (933), and health care and social assistance (816).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 1,335 | 8,723 | $457,319,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 933 | 3,303 | $208,837,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 816 | 12,276 | $598,115,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 766 | 11,568 | $442,142,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 541 | 1,343 | $56,621,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 529 | 3,246 | $122,610,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 504 | 10,816 | $245,473,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 422 | 2,199 | $77,957,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 367 | 1,717 | $120,652,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 233 | 3,802 | $208,931,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 191 | 1,965 | $113,324,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 174 | 4,194 | $230,887,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 125 | 1,660 | $41,222,000 |
| Information (51) | 120 | 1,148 | $96,274,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 72 | 1,093 | $42,117,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 20 | 61 (high noise) | $3,896,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 15 | 101 | $9,978,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 14 | 183 (high noise) | $6,125,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 3 (high noise) | $78,000 |
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.
St. George, UT compared with the U.S.
St. George, UT has 34.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 40.7% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $44,418 (35.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 62.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.1% 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 | 4,487 | 62.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 1,089 | 15.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 823 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 568 | 7.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 221 | 3.1% | 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 St. George, UT
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 124 have a published Census count in St. George, UT. The largest are offices of real estate agents and brokers (300), physician practices (190), and new single-family housing construction contractors (185). Relative to population, tile and terrazzo contractors are the most over-represented: 22.1 per 100,000 residents against 3.1 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve St. George, UT
The area's named cities and towns have 59 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 | 59 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 106,288 | 435 | 53 |
| Enterprise, UT | 2,400 | 435 | 3 |
| Hildale, UT | 1,261 | 435 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical St. George, UT business
A 10-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in St. George, UT. 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 St. George, UT
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 St. George, UT 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 St. George, UT?
435, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the St. George, UT area?
7,191 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in St. George, UT?
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).