Austin, MN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Austin, MN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 40,9002024 est.
- Establishments
- 800CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Austin, MN area
The Austin, MN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Minnesota and had 40,900 residents in July 2024, up 2.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 699th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 765th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Mower County, MN | 40,900 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Austin, MN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 800 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,890 people in mid-March with $729.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 17.4 employees per establishment. 48.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (121), other services (except public administration) (119), and health care and social assistance (112).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 121 | 1,701 | $44,073,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 119 | 635 | $16,825,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 112 | 2,651 | $131,817,000 |
| Construction (23) | 78 | 431 | $32,648,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 73 | 1,068 | $20,646,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 48 | 269 (high noise) | $19,182,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 41 | 177 | $9,756,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 37 | 734 | $36,133,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 33 | 335 | $28,939,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 32 | 3,551 | $208,013,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 32 | 496 | $24,687,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 19 | 128 (high noise) | $4,068,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 15 | 151 (high noise) | $2,422,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 81 (high noise) | $3,634,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 42 (high noise) | $4,489,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 93 | $2,552,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 6 | 14 (high noise) | $450,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 5 | 1,329 (high noise) | $138,976,000 |
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.
Austin, MN compared with the U.S.
Austin, MN has 19.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 20.4% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 17.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,516 (23.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 48.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.1% 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 | 390 | 48.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 183 | 23.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 122 | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 69 | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 33 | 4.1% | 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 Austin, MN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 45 have a published Census count in Austin, MN. The largest are full-service restaurants (23), limited-service restaurants (23), and insurance agencies and brokerages (15). Relative to population, supermarkets and grocery stores are the most over-represented: 34.2 per 100,000 residents against 18.5 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 23 | 359 | 15.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 23 | 449 | 19.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 15 | 49 | 3.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 14 | 137 | 9.8 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 11 | 85 | 7.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 11 | 44 | 4.0 |
| Law offices | 10 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 10 | 35 | 3.5 |
| Used car dealers | 9 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 9 | 90 | 10.0 |
| Dental offices | 8 | 89 | 11.1 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 8 | 26 | 3.3 |
| Landscaping services | 8 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 8 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 8 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 7 | 27 | 3.9 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 7 | 115 | 16.4 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 7 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 7 | 29 | 4.1 |
| Civic and social organizations | 7 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 6 | 93 | 15.5 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 6 | 29 | 4.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Austin, MN area
The area's named cities and towns have 35 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 507 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 35 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, MN | 26,690 | 507 | 17 |
Phone costs for a typical Austin, MN business
A 17-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Austin, MN. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $510.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $424.15. On Callata the same 17 people cost $339.00 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 | $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 Austin, 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.
If you already have a number in Austin, MN, 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
What area codes serve Austin, MN?
507, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Austin, MN area?
800 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Austin, MN?
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).