Ukiah, CA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Ukiah, CA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 89,1752024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,432CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Ukiah, CA at a glance
The Ukiah, CA micropolitan area covers 1 county in California and had 89,175 residents in July 2024, down 2.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 421st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 376th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Mendocino County, CA | 89,175 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Ukiah, CA's business base
County Business Patterns counted 2,432 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 23,356 people in mid-March with $1.2 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.6 employees per establishment. 56.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (392), accommodation and food services (329), and construction (284).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 392 | 4,395 | $178,153,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 329 | 3,766 | $110,121,000 |
| Construction (23) | 284 | 1,336 | $98,117,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 257 | 4,270 | $269,577,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 212 | 911 | $35,551,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 183 | 647 | $33,831,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 138 | 508 | $25,830,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 117 | 2,697 | $161,540,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 104 | 868 | $57,834,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 83 | 453 (high noise) | $33,129,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 71 | 825 | $50,168,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 67 | 539 | $34,517,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 51 | 452 | $37,910,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 50 | 494 | $15,363,000 |
| Information (51) | 42 | 282 | $17,696,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 34 | 523 | $21,183,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 190 (high noise) | $32,535,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 7 | 171 | $10,717,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 28 (high noise) | $2,894,000 |
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.
Ukiah, CA compared with the U.S.
Ukiah, CA has 27.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 10.9% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,521 (23.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.0% 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 | 1,372 | 56.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 487 | 20.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 309 | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 187 | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 74 | 3.0% | 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 Ukiah, CA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 93 have a published Census count in Ukiah, CA. The largest are full-service restaurants (106), limited-service restaurants (68), and residential remodelers (61). Relative to population, wineries are the most over-represented: 39.2 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.
Which area codes serve Ukiah, CA
The area's named cities and towns have 45 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 707 has the most (96%). 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 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah, CA | 16,067 | 369, 707 | 23 |
| Fort Bragg, CA | 7,117 | 707 | 10 |
| Willits, CA | 4,844 | 707 | 8 |
Phone costs for a typical Ukiah, CA business
A 10-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Ukiah, CA. 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 Ukiah, 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 Ukiah, 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 Ukiah, CA?
707 and 369, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Ukiah, CA area?
2,432 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Ukiah, CA?
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).