Dublin, GA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Dublin, GA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 59,4652024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,229CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 1
Dublin, GA at a glance
The Dublin, GA micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Georgia and had 59,465 residents in July 2024, up 1.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Laurens County, GA is the most populous, with 50,287 people. By population it ranks 551st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 582nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Laurens County, GA | 50,287 |
| Johnson County, GA | 9,178 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Dublin, GA
County Business Patterns counted 1,229 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 16,572 people in mid-March with $798.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.5 employees per establishment. 49.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (251), health care and social assistance (191), and other services (except public administration) (147).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 251 | 2,796 | $90,293,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 191 | 3,129 | $216,506,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 147 | 738 | $23,347,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 116 | 2,171 | $39,803,000 |
| Construction (23) | 96 | 1,089 | $60,464,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 72 | 609 | $35,603,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 71 | 530 | $34,354,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 48 | 194 | $7,806,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 45 | 2,281 | $148,401,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 45 | 609 | $31,173,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 45 | 667 | $26,859,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 41 | 780 | $28,751,000 |
| Information (51) | 19 | 149 (high noise) | $7,416,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 13 | 111 | $7,111,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 9 | 92 | $1,888,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 7 | 472 (high noise) | $28,900,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 76 | $6,777,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 71 (high noise) | $2,078,000 |
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 Dublin, GA's businesses compare
Dublin, GA has 20.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 15.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $48,165 (29.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.3% 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 | 608 | 49.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 260 | 21.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 197 | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 109 | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 53 | 4.3% | 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 Dublin, GA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 62 have a published Census count in Dublin, GA. The largest are physician practices (52), limited-service restaurants (45), and full-service restaurants (35). Relative to population, beer, wine and liquor stores are the most over-represented: 21.9 per 100,000 residents against 10.7 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician practices | 52 | 390 | 7.5 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 45 | 943 | 21.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 35 | 860 | 24.6 |
| Law offices | 24 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 23 | 94 | 4.1 |
| Child day care services | 23 | 150 | 6.5 |
| Dental offices | 17 | 114 | 6.7 |
| Hotels and motels | 15 | 130 | 8.7 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 14 | 50 | 3.6 |
| Electrical contractors | 13 | 70 | 5.4 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 13 | 87 | 6.7 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 13 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 11 | 23 | 2.1 |
| Residential property managers | 11 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 10 | 125 | 12.5 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 10 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 10 | 66 | 6.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 10 | 32 | 3.2 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 10 | 54 | 5.4 |
| Home health care agencies | 9 | 203 | 22.6 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 9 | 105 | 11.7 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 9 | 180 | 20.0 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 8 | 213 | 26.6 |
| Exterminating and pest control services | 8 | 107 | 13.4 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 8 | 383 | 47.9 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Dublin, GA
The area's named cities and towns have 45 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 478 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 45 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, GA | 16,233 | 478 | 26 |
| Wrightsville, GA | 3,543 | 478 | 5 |
Phone costs for a typical Dublin, GA business
A 13-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Dublin, GA. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $390.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $324.35. Callata comes to $259.00 a month for 13 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 | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
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 Dublin, 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 Dublin, 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 Dublin, GA?
478, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Dublin, GA area?
1,229 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Dublin, GA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).