Cambridge, MD business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Cambridge, MD micropolitan area.
- Population
- 33,1382024 est.
- Establishments
- 687CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 3
About the Cambridge, MD micropolitan area
The Cambridge, MD micropolitan area covers 1 county in Maryland and had 33,138 residents in July 2024, up 1.9% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 799th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 819th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Dorchester County, MD | 33,138 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Cambridge, MD
County Business Patterns counted 687 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 9,537 people in mid-March with $488.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.9 employees per establishment. 54.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (90), construction (77), and other services (except public administration) (77).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 90 | 1,165 | $46,537,000 |
| Construction (23) | 77 | 655 | $51,667,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 77 | 298 | $10,700,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 75 | 1,691 | $91,273,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 59 | 1,260 | $34,307,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 53 | 221 | $14,695,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 43 | 274 | $14,249,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 41 | 2,633 | $151,444,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 37 | 130 | $5,147,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 35 | 211 | $17,045,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 29 | 163 | $4,111,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 28 | 456 | $34,255,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 16 | 143 | $2,431,000 |
| Information (51) | 13 | 77 | $3,467,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 5 | 54 (high noise) | $1,084,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 45 (high noise) | $2,306,000 |
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.
Business density and team size in Cambridge, MD
Cambridge, MD has 20.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 15.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,203 (25.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.7% 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 | 376 | 54.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 126 | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 98 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 54 | 7.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 32 | 4.7% | 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 Cambridge, MD
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 44 have a published Census count in Cambridge, MD. The largest are limited-service restaurants (23), full-service restaurants (21), and insurance agencies and brokerages (13). Relative to population, residential property managers are the most over-represented: 39.2 per 100,000 residents against 17.9 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 23 | 370 | 16.1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 21 | 378 | 18.0 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | 111 | 8.5 |
| Residential property managers | 13 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 13 | 22 | 1.7 |
| Physician practices | 12 | 86 | 7.2 |
| Electrical contractors | 12 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 11 | 54 | 4.9 |
| Law offices | 10 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 10 | 23 | 2.3 |
| General automotive repair shops | 10 | 34 | 3.4 |
| Civic and social organizations | 8 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 7 | 123 | 17.6 |
| Child day care services | 7 | 96 | 13.7 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 6 | 38 | 6.3 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 6 | 18 | 3.0 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 6 | 36 | 6.0 |
| Beauty salons | 6 | 13 | 2.2 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 5 | 9 | 1.8 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 5 | 25 | 5.0 |
| Janitorial services | 5 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 5 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Cambridge, MD area
The area's named cities and towns have 23 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 667 has the most (39%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, MD | 13,262 | 410, 443, 667 | 16 |
| Hurlock, MD | 2,093 | 410, 667 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Cambridge, MD business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Cambridge, MD, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $420.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $349.30, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 14 people cost $279.00 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 | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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 Cambridge, MD
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Cambridge, MD, 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 Cambridge, MD?
667, 443, and 410, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Cambridge, MD area?
687 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Cambridge, MD?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).