Corbin, KY business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Corbin, KY micropolitan area.
- Population
- 150,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,579CBP 2023
- Counties
- 4
- Area codes
- 1
Corbin, KY at a glance
The Corbin, KY micropolitan area covers 4 counties in Kentucky and had 150,000 residents in July 2024, down 0.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Laurel County, KY is the most populous, with 63,353 people. By population it ranks 297th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 365th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Laurel County, KY | 63,353 |
| Whitley County, KY | 37,233 |
| Knox County, KY | 29,657 |
| Clay County, KY | 19,592 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Corbin, KY
County Business Patterns counted 2,579 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 43,794 people in mid-March with $2.0 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 17.0 employees per establishment. 46.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (587), health care and social assistance (414), and accommodation and food services (231).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 587 | 6,743 | $215,810,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 414 | 8,403 | $457,766,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 231 | 5,256 | $96,578,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 214 | 1,013 | $31,393,000 |
| Construction (23) | 171 | 1,250 | $92,477,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 166 | 1,546 | $134,130,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 163 | 1,297 | $81,125,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 119 | 2,766 | $141,574,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 97 | 6,871 | $327,098,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 96 | 1,158 | $65,819,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 84 | 407 | $16,900,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 80 | 3,105 | $113,863,000 |
| Information (51) | 69 | 1,398 | $83,487,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 24 | 399 (high noise) | $32,707,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 20 | 1,634 | $70,294,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 19 | 314 | $8,173,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 9 | 126 | $9,096,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 8 | 85 (high noise) | $7,318,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 21 | $598,000 |
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.
Corbin, KY compared with the U.S.
Corbin, KY has 17.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 30.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 17.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,356 (33.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 46.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.6% 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 | 1,206 | 46.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 578 | 22.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 408 | 15.8% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 243 | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 144 | 5.6% | 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 Corbin, KY
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 81 have a published Census count in Corbin, KY. The largest are limited-service restaurants (105), physician practices (100), and law offices (71). Relative to population, pharmacies and drug stores are the most over-represented: 26.0 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Corbin, KY
The area's named cities and towns have 86 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 606 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | 86 | 100% | Eastern and Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin, KY | 7,891 | 606 | 37 |
| London, KY | 7,573 | 606 | 21 |
| Williamsburg, KY | 5,332 | 606 | 8 |
| Barbourville, KY | 3,081 | 606 | 10 |
| Manchester, KY | 1,433 | 606 | 10 |
Phone costs for a typical Corbin, KY business
The comparison below uses 17 users, the rounded average establishment size in Corbin, KY. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $424.15 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $510.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. 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 Corbin, KY
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 Corbin, KY, 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 Corbin, KY?
606, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Corbin, KY area?
2,579 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Corbin, KY?
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).