Wenatchee, WA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area.
- Population
- 127,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 3,636CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 1
Wenatchee, WA at a glance
The Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area covers 2 counties in Washington and had 127,000 residents in July 2024, up 4.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Chelan County, WA is the most populous, with 81,228 people. By population it ranks 335th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 275th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Chelan County, WA | 81,228 |
| Douglas County, WA | 45,795 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Wenatchee, WA's business base
County Business Patterns counted 3,636 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 41,453 people in mid-March with $2.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.4 employees per establishment. 57.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (667), retail trade (425), and accommodation and food services (413).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 667 | 3,787 | $306,904,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 425 | 6,455 | $247,698,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 413 | 6,072 | $194,365,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 325 | 1,528 | $59,001,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 317 | 7,633 | $580,859,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 285 | 1,417 | $103,524,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 226 | 1,566 | $61,253,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 206 | 750 | $34,703,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 149 | 870 | $72,155,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 143 | 3,641 | $213,348,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 141 | 2,512 | $138,795,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 95 | 623 | $33,495,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 83 | 1,218 | $32,675,000 |
| Information (51) | 64 | 693 | $46,895,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 45 | 276 | $7,174,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 31 | 2,198 | $108,891,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 7 | 144 | $24,683,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 5 | 53 (high noise) | $4,188,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 8 | $516,000 |
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.
Business density and team size in Wenatchee, WA
Wenatchee, WA has 28.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 16.4% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $54,789 (19.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 57.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.4% 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 | 2,071 | 57.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 701 | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 449 | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 290 | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 123 | 3.4% | 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 Wenatchee, WA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 109 have a published Census count in Wenatchee, WA. The largest are full-service restaurants (138), new single-family housing construction contractors (110), and landscaping services (97). Relative to population, wineries are the most over-represented: 30.7 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 Wenatchee, WA
The area's named cities and towns have 42 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | 42 | 100% | Pacific |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee, WA | 35,401 | 509 | 39 |
| Bridgeport, WA | 2,261 | 509 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Wenatchee, WA business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Wenatchee, WA, 11 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $330.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $274.45, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $219.00 a month for 11 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 | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
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 Wenatchee, WA
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 Wenatchee, WA 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 Wenatchee, WA?
509, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Wenatchee, WA area?
3,636 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Wenatchee, WA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).