CallataGuidesAshland, OH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Ashland, OH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 52,4202024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,021CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Ashland, OH micropolitan area
The Ashland, OH micropolitan area covers 1 county in Ohio and had 52,420 residents in July 2024, down 0.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 595th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 660th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Ashland County, OH | 52,420 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Ashland, OH's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,021 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 17,851 people in mid-March with $798.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 17.5 employees per establishment. 45.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are other services (except public administration) (172), retail trade (143), and health care and social assistance (110).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 172 | 1,295 | $33,810,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 143 | 2,461 | $77,219,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 110 | 2,910 | $135,882,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 97 | 1,837 | $33,987,000 |
| Construction (23) | 93 | 889 | $69,207,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 81 | 3,577 | $197,058,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 56 | 1,547 (high noise) | $104,249,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 52 | 257 | $16,057,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 49 | 479 | $34,170,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 47 | 481 | $27,030,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 42 | 506 | $13,042,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 33 | 109 | $3,647,000 |
| Information (51) | 18 | 172 | $10,210,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 15 | 111 | $1,718,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 1,180 (high noise) | $39,197,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 24 (high noise) | $397,000 |
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.
Ashland, OH compared with the U.S.
Ashland, OH has 19.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 20.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 17.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $44,718 (34.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 45.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.9% 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 | 466 | 45.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 224 | 22.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 158 | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 111 | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 60 | 5.9% | 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 Ashland, OH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 59 have a published Census count in Ashland, OH. The largest are limited-service restaurants (38), full-service restaurants (28), and physician practices (27). Relative to population, civic and social organizations are the most over-represented: 22.9 per 100,000 residents against 7.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 38 | 748 | 19.7 |
| Full-service restaurants | 28 | 695 | 24.8 |
| Physician practices | 27 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 22 | 80 | 3.6 |
| Landscaping services | 19 | 51 | 2.7 |
| Site preparation contractors | 17 | 63 | 3.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 16 | 76 | 4.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 12 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 12 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 11 | 520 | 47.3 |
| Dental offices | 10 | 152 | 15.2 |
| Veterinary clinics | 9 | 98 | 10.9 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 9 | 194 | 21.6 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 9 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 9 | 55 | 6.1 |
| Chiropractic offices | 8 | — | — |
| Law offices | 8 | 22 | 2.8 |
| Marketing consulting firms | 8 | 52 | 6.5 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 8 | 149 | 18.6 |
| Child day care services | 8 | 79 | 9.9 |
| Masonry contractors | 7 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 7 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 7 | 90 | 12.9 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Ashland, OH area
The area's named cities and towns have 36 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 567 has the most (53%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland, OH | 18,770 | 419, 567 | 21 |
| Loudonville, OH | 2,778 | 419, 567 | 5 |
| Sullivan, OH | 2,705 | 419, 567 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Ashland, OH business
The comparison below uses 17 users, the rounded average establishment size in Ashland, OH. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $424.15 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $510.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $339.00 a month for 17 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 | $339.00 | $4,068.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $323.00 | $3,876.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $391.00 | $4,692.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $424.15 | $5,089.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $459.00 | $5,508.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $510.00 | $6,120.00 |
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 Ashland, OH
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 Ashland, 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
What area codes serve Ashland, OH?
567 and 419, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Ashland, OH area?
1,021 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Ashland, OH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 17-person team that is $339.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $424.15 a month (checked September 28, 2026).