Concord, NH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Concord, NH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 158,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 4,213CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Concord, NH area
The Concord, NH micropolitan area covers 1 county in New Hampshire and had 158,000 residents in July 2024, up 2.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 279th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 252nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Merrimack County, NH | 157,869 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Concord, NH
County Business Patterns counted 4,213 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 62,841 people in mid-March with $3.8 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.9 employees per establishment. 50.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (546), retail trade (545), and other services (except public administration) (536).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 546 | 4,001 | $335,918,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 545 | 9,792 | $367,180,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 536 | 2,764 | $135,709,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 429 | 12,343 | $801,521,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 386 | 2,867 | $269,204,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 355 | 5,889 | $155,988,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 271 | 2,712 | $165,562,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 201 | 1,910 | $203,006,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 197 | 6,149 | $406,409,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 180 | 3,531 | $277,731,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 145 | 1,636 | $146,368,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 95 | 3,005 | $145,039,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 94 | 1,853 | $101,095,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 87 | 1,900 | $42,003,000 |
| Information (51) | 74 | 679 | $49,261,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 22 | 493 (high noise) | $81,536,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 19 | 92 | $4,895,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 19 | 1,133 | $96,405,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 9 | 81 | $6,398,000 |
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.
Concord, NH compared with the U.S.
Concord, NH has 26.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 8.6% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $60,356 (11.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 50.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.2% 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 | 2,142 | 50.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 824 | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 598 | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 429 | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 219 | 5.2% | 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 Concord, NH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 114 have a published Census count in Concord, NH. The largest are full-service restaurants (124), landscaping services (115), and limited-service restaurants (107). Relative to population, solid waste collection companies are the most over-represented: 13.3 per 100,000 residents against 3.2 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Concord, NH
The area's named cities and towns have 67 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 67 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 13 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, NH | 44,674 | 603 | 39 |
| Franklin, NH | 8,823 | 603 | 2 |
| Henniker, NH | 6,267 | 603 | 2 |
| Epsom, NH | 5,020 | 603 | 2 |
| New London, NH | 4,460 | 603 | 2 |
| Boscawen, NH | 4,153 | 603 | 2 |
| Warner, NH | 2,970 | 603 | 2 |
| Chichester, NH | 2,811 | 603 | 2 |
| Canterbury, NH | 2,467 | 603 | 2 |
| Andover, NH | 2,450 | 603 | 2 |
| Sutton, NH | 2,067 | 603 | 2 |
| Salisbury, NH | 1,504 | 603 | 2 |
| Danbury, NH | 1,303 | 603 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Concord, NH business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Concord, NH. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $450.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $374.25. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 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 | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
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 Concord, NH
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 Concord, NH 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 Concord, NH?
603, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Concord, NH area?
4,213 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Concord, NH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).