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Sign manufacturers in the Akron, OH metro area: 20 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 13-person team.
- Establishments
- 20CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.8U.S. 1.7
- Rank
- 52nd of 316areas by count
The sign company market in Akron, OH
The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns lists 20 establishments classified as Sign Manufacturing (NAICS 339950) in the Akron, OH metro area. By establishment count the area is 52nd out of 316 areas with published figures for sign manufacturers.
Measured against its 702,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 2.8 sign manufacturers per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 1.7, so Akron, OH is 64.3% above the national figure.
| Measure | Akron, OH | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 20 | 218 | 5,895 |
| Mid-March employees | 326 (high noise) | 3,886 | 75,898 |
| Annual payroll | $22,051,000 (high noise) | $234,686,000 | $4,441,905,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 17.8 | 12.9 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $60,393 | $58,525 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Establishment size: sign manufacturers in Akron, OH
Of the sign manufacturers in Akron, OH that had employees in March 2023, 38.9% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 51.3%). 61.1% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 7 | 38.9% | 51.3% |
| 5–9 employees | 4 | 22.2% | 21.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 4 | 22.2% | 13.0% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 9.6% |
| 50 or more employees | 3 | 16.7% | 4.9% |
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.
What sign manufacturers in Akron, OH use the phone for
Sign shops take calls about quotes, designs, permits and installations. Many jobs involve site visits and coordination with landlords.
Calls a sign company in Akron, OH might handle in a typical week include:
- A landlord calls about sign permits.
- The shop calls a client to schedule installation.
- A client calls about a vehicle wrap.
Business texting for sign manufacturers
Shops text proofs and installation dates.
Texts sent from a local business number in Akron, OH have to be registered with carriers first (10DLC); on Callata that is a one-time $49 fee, after which the whole team can text from the shared number.
Phone system pricing for a 13-person sign company
Census did not publish a reliable employee count for sign manufacturers in Akron, OH, so this comparison uses the U.S. average of 13 people per establishment. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 13 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $390.00 a month and 13 on Ooma Office Pro cost $324.35. Callata comes to $259.00 a month for 13 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,572 less than RingCentral for a sign company in Akron, OH of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
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.
Local area codes for sign manufacturers in Akron, OH
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 2 area codes. 330 has the most, with 239 of 360 exchanges (66%). A local number lets clients in Akron, OH call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 239 | Eastern | 1996 | 234 |
| 234 | 121 | Eastern | 2000 | 330 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
Setting up Callata for a sign company in Akron, OH
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Akron, OH 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
How many sign manufacturers are there in Akron, OH?
Census County Business Patterns counted 20 sign manufacturers in the Akron, OH metro area in 2023.
What does a business phone system cost for a 13-person sign company?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 13 users cost $390.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $324.35 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $259.00.
What area code should a sign company in Akron, OH use?
Area code 330 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 234. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a sign company?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.