CallataGuidesCordele, GA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Cordele, GA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 19,4682024 est.
- Establishments
- 503CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Cordele, GA at a glance
The Cordele, GA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Georgia and had 19,468 residents in July 2024, down 3.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 907th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 887th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Crisp County, GA | 19,468 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Cordele, GA
County Business Patterns counted 503 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 7,557 people in mid-March with $327.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.0 employees per establishment. 48.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (118), health care and social assistance (59), and accommodation and food services (54).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 118 | 1,342 | $42,168,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 59 | 1,459 (high noise) | $73,904,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 54 | 1,160 | $21,781,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 48 | 253 | $8,048,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 38 | 453 | $30,778,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 37 | 146 | $9,312,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 26 | 129 | $5,429,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 22 | 1,595 | $90,183,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 22 | 69 | $3,431,000 |
| Construction (23) | 18 | 216 (high noise) | $12,663,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 18 | 239 (high noise) | $12,359,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 15 | 269 | $7,115,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 68 (high noise) | $5,051,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 7 | 81 | $3,278,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 6 | 63 (high noise) | $1,537,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 3 | 10 (high noise) | $158,000 |
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 Cordele, GA's businesses compare
Cordele, GA has 25.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 5.1% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,335 (36.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 48.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.2% 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 | 246 | 48.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 101 | 20.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 70 | 13.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 55 | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 31 | 6.2% | 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 Cordele, GA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 26 have a published Census count in Cordele, GA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (22), physician practices (19), and full-service restaurants (14). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 66.8 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 22 | 577 | 26.2 |
| Physician practices | 19 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 14 | 255 | 18.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 | 269 | 20.7 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | 30 | 3.0 |
| Law offices | 8 | 24 | 3.0 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 8 | 169 | 21.1 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | — | — |
| Hardware stores | 6 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 6 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 5 | 202 | 40.4 |
| General automotive repair shops | 5 | 21 | 4.2 |
| Dental offices | 4 | 31 | 7.8 |
| Nursing care facilities | 4 | 148 | 37.0 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4 | 81 | 20.3 |
| Residential property managers | 4 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 4 | 5 | 1.3 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 4 | 17 | 4.3 |
| Tire dealers | 4 | — | — |
| Optical goods stores | 3 | 9 | 3.0 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 3 | 8 | 2.7 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 3 | — | — |
| Car washes | 3 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 3 | 26 | 8.7 |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Cordele, GA area
The area's named cities and towns have 17 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 17 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordele, GA | 9,767 | 229 | 17 |
Phone costs for a typical Cordele, GA business
The comparison below uses 15 users, the rounded average establishment size in Cordele, GA. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $374.25 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $450.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. 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 Cordele, GA
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.
Porting a number you already use in Cordele, 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 Cordele, GA?
229, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Cordele, GA area?
503 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Cordele, GA?
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).