Calhoun, GA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Calhoun, GA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 60,7652024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,097CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 4
The Calhoun, GA area
The Calhoun, GA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Georgia and had 60,765 residents in July 2024, up 5.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 543rd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 626th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Gordon County, GA | 60,765 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Calhoun, GA
County Business Patterns counted 1,097 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 21,731 people in mid-March with $1.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 19.8 employees per establishment. 49.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (220), other services (except public administration) (117), and health care and social assistance (111).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 220 | 2,974 | $98,834,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 117 | 1,454 | $47,974,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 111 | 2,742 (high noise) | $191,279,000 |
| Construction (23) | 102 | 853 | $52,394,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 97 | 1,879 | $38,952,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 96 | 6,620 | $373,474,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 86 | 1,302 | $92,916,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 53 | 269 | $16,308,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 53 | 160 | $7,394,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 49 | 1,120 | $41,723,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 38 | 149 | $7,403,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 30 | 960 | $52,313,000 |
| Information (51) | 15 | 93 | $6,140,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 12 | 53 | $971,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 10 | 328 (high noise) | $1,651,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 5 | 678 | $224,346,000 |
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.
Calhoun, GA compared with the U.S.
Calhoun, GA has 18.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 26.6% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 19.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $57,943 (15.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.7% 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 | 544 | 49.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 216 | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 164 | 15.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 99 | 9.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 73 | 6.7% | 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 Calhoun, GA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 59 have a published Census count in Calhoun, GA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (41), full-service restaurants (27), and insurance agencies and brokerages (17). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 28.0 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 41 | 971 | 23.7 |
| Full-service restaurants | 27 | 600 | 22.2 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 17 | 70 | 4.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 17 | 146 | 8.6 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 16 | 111 | 6.9 |
| Physician practices | 15 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 15 | 95 | 6.3 |
| Dental offices | 14 | 102 | 7.3 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 13 | 421 | 32.4 |
| Law offices | 12 | 32 | 2.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 12 | 53 | 4.4 |
| Electrical contractors | 11 | 141 | 12.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 10 | 127 | 12.7 |
| Site preparation contractors | 10 | 66 | 6.6 |
| Chiropractic offices | 8 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 8 | 196 | 24.5 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Family clothing stores | 8 | 163 | 20.4 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 7 | 69 | 9.9 |
| Janitorial services | 7 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 7 | 82 | 11.7 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 7 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 7 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 6 | 55 | 9.2 |
| Residential remodelers | 6 | 21 | 3.5 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Calhoun, GA
The area's named cities and towns have 30 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 4 area codes; 706 has the most (50%). 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 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun, GA | 19,592 | 706, 762 | 26 |
Phone costs for a typical Calhoun, GA business
A 20-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Calhoun, GA. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $600.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $499.00. 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 Calhoun, GA
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Calhoun, GA 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 Calhoun, GA?
706, 762, 470, and 770, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Calhoun, GA area?
1,097 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Calhoun, GA?
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).