CallataGuidesVernal, UT business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Vernal, UT micropolitan area.
- Population
- 38,3072024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,149CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Vernal, UT at a glance
The Vernal, UT micropolitan area covers 1 county in Utah and had 38,307 residents in July 2024, up 7.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 731st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 606th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Uintah County, UT | 38,307 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Vernal, UT
County Business Patterns counted 1,149 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 10,669 people in mid-March with $610.0 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.3 employees per establishment. 60.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (146), retail trade (131), and transportation and warehousing (120).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 146 | 1,395 | $108,213,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 131 | 1,842 | $63,029,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 120 | 777 | $55,619,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 115 | 1,411 | $127,166,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 96 | 463 | $30,845,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 85 | 414 | $17,385,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 82 | 1,454 | $25,978,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 81 | 928 | $38,710,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 75 | 321 | $20,593,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 51 | 464 | $36,546,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 42 | 217 | $27,605,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 37 | 325 | $18,311,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 36 | 184 | $8,553,000 |
| Information (51) | 12 | 126 | $6,920,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 12 | 159 | $5,053,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 12 | 78 | $1,954,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 68 | $11,486,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 4 (high noise) | $178,000 |
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.
Vernal, UT compared with the U.S.
Vernal, UT has 30.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 22.0% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $57,173 (16.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 60.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.4% 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 | 688 | 60.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 197 | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 135 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 100 | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 27 | 2.4% | 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 Vernal, UT
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 56 have a published Census count in Vernal, UT. The largest are general freight trucking companies (local) (38), offices of real estate agents and brokers (29), and limited-service restaurants (25). Relative to population, construction, mining and forestry machinery and equipment rental and leasing companies are the most over-represented: 31.3 per 100,000 residents against 1.6 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 38 | 57 | 1.5 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 29 | 32 | 1.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 25 | 562 | 22.5 |
| Full-service restaurants | 21 | 481 | 22.9 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 20 | 54 | 2.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 20 | 118 | 5.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 18 | 77 | 4.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 18 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 17 | 148 | 8.7 |
| Hotels and motels | 16 | 204 | 12.8 |
| Management consulting firms | 14 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 13 | 31 | 2.4 |
| Physician practices | 12 | 50 | 4.2 |
| Site preparation contractors | 12 | 196 | 16.3 |
| Construction, mining and forestry machinery and equipment rental and leasing companies | 12 | 168 | 14.0 |
| Law offices | 11 | 30 | 2.7 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 11 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 10 | — | — |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 10 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 9 | 28 | 3.1 |
| Engineering services firms | 8 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 81 | 10.1 |
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 7 | 14 | 2.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Vernal, UT
The area's named cities and towns have 8 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 435 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 | 8 | 100% | Mountain |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal, UT | 10,698 | 435 | 8 |
Phone costs for a typical Vernal, UT business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Vernal, UT, 9 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $270.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $224.55, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 9 people cost $179.00 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 | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
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 Vernal, UT
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 Vernal, UT, 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 Vernal, UT?
435, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Vernal, UT area?
1,149 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Vernal, UT?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 9-person team that is $179.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $224.55 a month (checked September 28, 2026).