Auburn, IN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Auburn, IN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 44,3302024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,034CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Auburn, IN at a glance
The Auburn, IN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Indiana and had 44,330 residents in July 2024, up 2.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 668th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 653rd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, IN | 44,330 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Auburn, IN
County Business Patterns counted 1,034 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 21,088 people in mid-March with $1.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 20.4 employees per establishment. 48.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (134), other services (except public administration) (118), and retail trade (117).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 134 | 845 | $49,173,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 118 | 700 (high noise) | $21,442,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 117 | 1,569 | $54,718,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 114 | 9,775 | $771,551,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 95 | 1,587 | $28,440,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 87 | 1,677 | $87,366,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 63 | 494 (high noise) | $29,737,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 61 | 1,868 | $109,907,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 60 | 437 | $30,164,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 58 | 438 | $19,494,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 45 | 1,044 | $84,409,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 35 | 112 | $5,572,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 17 | 229 | $5,355,000 |
| Information (51) | 11 | 93 (high noise) | $5,829,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 9 | 51 | $1,365,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 10 (high noise) | $520,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 137 | $18,053,000 |
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 Auburn, IN's businesses compare
Auburn, IN has 23.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 5.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 20.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $62,826 (8.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 48.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 9.5% 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 | 504 | 48.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 205 | 19.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 143 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 84 | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 98 | 9.5% | 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 Auburn, IN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 54 have a published Census count in Auburn, IN. The largest are limited-service restaurants (35), full-service restaurants (30), and insurance agencies and brokerages (20). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 40.6 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 35 | 773 | 22.1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 30 | 552 | 18.4 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 20 | 55 | 2.8 |
| General automotive repair shops | 19 | 109 | 5.7 |
| Site preparation contractors | 18 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 17 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 15 | 53 | 3.5 |
| Law offices | 14 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 14 | 25 | 1.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 14 | 33 | 2.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 13 | 182 | 14.0 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 12 | 78 | 6.5 |
| Dental offices | 10 | 96 | 9.6 |
| Engineering services firms | 10 | 146 | 14.6 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 10 | 47 | 4.7 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 10 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 9 | 203 | 22.6 |
| Car washes | 8 | 22 | 2.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | 114 | 14.3 |
| Civic and social organizations | 8 | — | — |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 7 | 27 | 3.9 |
| Masonry contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 7 | 29 | 4.1 |
| Drinking places | 7 | 41 | 5.9 |
| Temporary help services | 7 | 221 | 31.6 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Auburn, IN area
The area's named cities and towns have 33 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 260 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 33 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, IN | 13,989 | 260 | 11 |
| Garrett, IN | 6,663 | 260 | 6 |
| Butler, IN | 2,669 | 260 | 4 |
| Waterloo, IN | 2,157 | 260 | 4 |
| Ashley, IN | 1,041 | 260 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Auburn, IN business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Auburn, IN, 20 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $600.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $499.00, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $399.00 a month for 20 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 | $399.00 | $4,788.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $380.00 | $4,560.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $460.00 | $5,520.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $499.00 | $5,988.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $600.00 | $7,200.00 |
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 Auburn, IN
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 Auburn, IN 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 Auburn, IN?
260, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Auburn, IN area?
1,034 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Auburn, IN?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 20-person team that is $399.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $499.00 a month (checked September 28, 2026).