CallataGuidesAlbert Lea, MN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Albert Lea, MN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 30,3142024 est.
- Establishments
- 755CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Albert Lea, MN at a glance
The Albert Lea, MN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Minnesota and had 30,314 residents in July 2024, down 1.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 822nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 786th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Freeborn County, MN | 30,314 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Albert Lea, MN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 755 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 10,861 people in mid-March with $549.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.4 employees per establishment. 52.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (130), other services (except public administration) (93), and construction (77).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 130 | 1,919 | $62,153,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 93 | 580 | $14,734,000 |
| Construction (23) | 77 | 416 | $34,962,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 74 | 1,119 | $21,398,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 70 | 1,957 | $135,397,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 49 | 2,470 | $135,418,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 48 | 297 | $19,770,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 43 | 701 | $56,566,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 42 | 218 | $11,689,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 40 | 362 | $14,382,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 26 | 313 | $13,078,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 23 | 45 | $1,465,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 81 | $2,177,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 91 | $3,078,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 5 | 56 (high noise) | $1,320,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 8 (high noise) | $143,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 150 (high noise) | $14,867,000 |
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.
How Albert Lea, MN's businesses compare
Albert Lea, MN has 24.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, in line with the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,569 (26.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.5% 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 | 398 | 52.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 145 | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 103 | 13.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 74 | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 34 | 4.5% | 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 Albert Lea, MN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 42 have a published Census count in Albert Lea, MN. The largest are full-service restaurants (24), limited-service restaurants (23), and insurance agencies and brokerages (13). Relative to population, civic and social organizations are the most over-represented: 36.3 per 100,000 residents against 7.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 24 | 326 | 13.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 23 | 427 | 18.6 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | 52 | 4.0 |
| Drinking places | 13 | 89 | 6.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 12 | 117 | 9.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 12 | 26 | 2.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 12 | 91 | 7.6 |
| Civic and social organizations | 11 | 123 | 11.2 |
| Landscaping services | 9 | 46 | 5.1 |
| Law offices | 8 | 32 | 4.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 48 | 6.0 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 8 | 48 | 6.0 |
| Used car dealers | 7 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 7 | 210 | 30.0 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 7 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 6 | 26 | 4.3 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 6 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 5 | — | — |
| Tax preparation services | 5 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 5 | 16 | 3.2 |
| Management consulting firms | 4 | 3 | 0.8 |
| Roofing contractors | 4 | 11 | 2.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Albert Lea, MN area
The area's named cities and towns have 28 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 28 | 100% | Central |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea, MN | 18,159 | 507 | 14 |
Phone costs for a typical Albert Lea, MN business
A 14-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Albert Lea, MN. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $420.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $349.30. Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 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 | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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 Albert Lea, MN
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 Albert Lea, MN 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 Albert Lea, MN?
507, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Albert Lea, MN area?
755 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Albert Lea, MN?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).