Cadillac, MI business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Cadillac, MI micropolitan area.
- Population
- 49,6992024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,218CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 1
The Cadillac, MI area
The Cadillac, MI micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Michigan and had 49,699 residents in July 2024, up 2.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Wexford County, MI is the most populous, with 34,460 people. By population it ranks 612th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 586th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Wexford County, MI | 34,460 |
| Missaukee County, MI | 15,239 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Cadillac, MI
County Business Patterns counted 1,218 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 16,033 people in mid-March with $725.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.2 employees per establishment. 49.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (208), health care and social assistance (140), and other services (except public administration) (126).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 208 | 2,687 | $96,370,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 140 | 2,377 | $112,181,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 126 | 596 | $19,860,000 |
| Construction (23) | 125 | 436 | $25,678,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 120 | 1,797 | $36,239,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 75 | 3,647 | $192,563,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 66 | 358 | $22,497,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 65 | 789 | $42,069,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 54 | 256 | $14,738,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 50 | 820 | $33,078,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 49 | 133 | $6,121,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 45 | 915 | $63,499,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 25 | 146 (high noise) | $3,076,000 |
| Information (51) | 23 | 198 | $9,889,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 19 | 434 | $16,266,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 13 | 170 | $4,374,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 7 | 39 (high noise) | $2,352,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 210 (high noise) | $23,578,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 25 (high noise) | $1,072,000 |
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 Cadillac, MI's businesses compare
Cadillac, MI has 24.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, in line with the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.2 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,250 (33.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.8% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 601 | 49.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 263 | 21.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 201 | 16.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 106 | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 46 | 3.8% | 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 Cadillac, MI
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 66 have a published Census count in Cadillac, MI. The largest are full-service restaurants (36), limited-service restaurants (34), and residential remodelers (26). Relative to population, new single-family housing construction contractors are the most over-represented: 42.3 per 100,000 residents against 17.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 36 | 567 | 15.8 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 34 | 534 | 15.7 |
| Residential remodelers | 26 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 21 | 51 | 2.4 |
| General automotive repair shops | 21 | 135 | 6.4 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 20 | 165 | 8.3 |
| Child day care services | 15 | 114 | 7.6 |
| Dental offices | 14 | 163 | 11.6 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 14 | 51 | 3.6 |
| Physician practices | 13 | 286 | 22.0 |
| Mental health practices | 13 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 13 | 23 | 1.8 |
| Janitorial services | 13 | 115 | 8.8 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 12 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 351 | 29.3 |
| Drinking places | 12 | 126 | 10.5 |
| Beauty salons | 11 | 52 | 4.7 |
| Electrical contractors | 10 | 23 | 2.3 |
| Site preparation contractors | 10 | 55 | 5.5 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 382 | 38.2 |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 9 | 173 | 19.2 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 9 | 41 | 4.6 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 9 | — | — |
| Hardware stores | 9 | 96 | 10.7 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Cadillac, MI
The area's named cities and towns have 41 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 41 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac, MI | 10,521 | 231 | 21 |
| Manton, MI | 1,530 | 231 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Cadillac, MI business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Cadillac, MI, 13 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $390.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $324.35, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 13 people cost $259.00 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 | $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.
Callata in Cadillac, MI
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 Cadillac, MI, 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 Cadillac, MI?
231, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Cadillac, MI area?
1,218 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Cadillac, MI?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).