Zapata, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Zapata, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 13,8192024 est.
- Establishments
- 143CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 0
Zapata, TX at a glance
The Zapata, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 13,819 residents in July 2024, down 0.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 922nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 925th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Zapata County, TX | 13,819 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Zapata, TX's business base
County Business Patterns counted 143 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 1,758 people in mid-March with $54.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.3 employees per establishment. 47.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (36), health care and social assistance (21), and accommodation and food services (20).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 36 | 330 | $7,422,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 21 | 641 | $11,577,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 20 | 199 | $2,968,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 14 | 275 | $17,835,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 10 | 82 | $3,467,000 |
| Construction (23) | 8 | 110 | $6,007,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 5 | 12 (high noise) | $637,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 5 | 11 (high noise) | $281,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 5 | 33 (high noise) | $728,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 4 | 15 (high noise) | $1,651,000 |
| Information (51) | 4 | 20 | $606,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 3 | 16 (high noise) | $304,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 3 | 7 | $231,000 |
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 Zapata, TX
Zapata, TX has 10.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 57.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $30,974 (54.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 47.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 0.0% 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 | 66 | 47.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 36 | 25.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 23 | 16.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 14 | 10.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 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 Zapata, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 5 have a published Census count in Zapata, TX. The largest are full-service restaurants (7), limited-service restaurants (7), and physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics (5).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 7 | 65 | 9.3 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 7 | 109 | 15.6 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 5 | 23 | 4.6 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 5 | 100 | 20.0 |
| Hotels and motels | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes for Zapata, TX
None of the NANPA rate centers in this area could be matched to a Census place name, so this page cannot say which codes dominate locally. The table lists every area code in Texas, with each code's statewide assignment counts; the area code pages list the rate centers each one serves. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and porting a number you already use is free.
| Area code | State | Assigned codes | Rate centers | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | TX | 786 | 45 | Central |
| 469 | TX | 786 | 42 | Central |
| 832 | TX | 786 | 43 | Central |
| 512 | TX | 785 | 36 | Central |
| 713 | TX | 785 | 19 | Central |
| 972 | TX | 785 | 43 | Central |
| 210 | TX | 784 | 1 | Central |
| 214 | TX | 784 | 23 | Central |
| 817 | TX | 780 | 26 | Central |
| 903 | TX | 771 | 194 | Central |
| 346 | TX | 752 | 45 | Central |
| 956 | TX | 735 | 35 | Central |
| 806 | TX | 734 | 182 | Central |
| 254 | TX | 671 | 111 | Central |
| 361 | TX | 537 | 71 | Central |
| 940 | TX | 506 | 96 | Central |
| 830 | TX | 496 | 96 | Central |
| 409 | TX | 433 | 48 | Central |
| 936 | TX | 422 | 72 | Central |
| 682 | TX | 421 | 23 | Central |
| 979 | TX | 412 | 55 | Central |
| 325 | TX | 408 | 101 | Central |
| 915 | TX | 367 | 11 | Central and Mountain |
| 432 | TX | 341 | 60 | Central |
| 737 | TX | 332 | 35 | Central |
| 945 | TX | 298 | 41 | Central |
| 430 | TX | 288 | 159 | Central |
| 726 | TX | 112 | 1 | Central |
| 621 | TX | 0 | 0 | Central |
Source: NANPA, files dated 10/01/2026.
Phone costs for a typical Zapata, TX business
The comparison below uses 12 users, the rounded average establishment size in Zapata, TX. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $299.40 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $360.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 12 people cost $239.00 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Zapata, TX
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 Zapata, TX, 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
How many businesses are in the Zapata, TX area?
143 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Zapata, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).