Easton, MD business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Easton, MD micropolitan area.
- Population
- 38,2442024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,468CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 3
About the Easton, MD micropolitan area
The Easton, MD micropolitan area covers 1 county in Maryland and had 38,244 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 733rd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 530th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Talbot County, MD | 38,244 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Easton, MD
County Business Patterns counted 1,468 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 17,567 people in mid-March with $965.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.0 employees per establishment. 52.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (204), health care and social assistance (197), and construction (178).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 204 | 2,606 | $92,880,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 197 | 4,019 | $237,996,000 |
| Construction (23) | 178 | 1,188 | $68,691,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 152 | 793 | $35,950,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 148 | 1,447 | $97,232,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 130 | 2,346 | $69,890,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 90 | 1,224 | $63,455,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 80 | 283 | $20,328,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 72 | 583 (high noise) | $64,679,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 60 | 732 | $49,013,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 36 | 255 | $19,869,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 36 | 546 | $21,793,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 33 | 722 | $39,666,000 |
| Information (51) | 20 | 244 | $11,576,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 15 | 311 | $13,069,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 9 | 26 | $1,200,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 5 | 227 (high noise) | $45,982,000 |
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 Easton, MD's businesses compare
Easton, MD has 38.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 56.1% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $54,961 (19.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.2% 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 | 771 | 52.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 280 | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 201 | 13.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 153 | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 61 | 4.2% | 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 Easton, MD
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 76 have a published Census count in Easton, MD. The largest are physician practices (62), full-service restaurants (52), and residential remodelers (40). Relative to population, other personal and household goods repair shops are the most over-represented: 26.1 per 100,000 residents against 3.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician practices | 62 | 610 | 9.8 |
| Full-service restaurants | 52 | 914 | 17.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 40 | 137 | 3.4 |
| Landscaping services | 39 | 337 | 8.6 |
| Law offices | 30 | 127 | 4.2 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 29 | 49 | 1.7 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 28 | 571 | 20.4 |
| Dental offices | 22 | 174 | 7.9 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 20 | 231 | 11.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 20 | 68 | 3.4 |
| Hotels and motels | 20 | 559 | 27.9 |
| Management consulting firms | 19 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 17 | 143 | 8.4 |
| Electrical contractors | 16 | 101 | 6.3 |
| Beauty salons | 16 | 55 | 3.4 |
| Child day care services | 16 | 130 | 8.1 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 14 | 95 | 6.8 |
| Janitorial services | 14 | 152 | 10.9 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 12 | 32 | 2.7 |
| Engineering services firms | 11 | 167 | 15.2 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 11 | 462 | 42.0 |
| Residential property managers | 10 | 45 | 4.5 |
| Site preparation contractors | 10 | — | — |
| Other personal and household goods repair shops | 10 | 86 | 8.6 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 9 | 84 | 9.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Easton, MD
The area's named cities and towns have 38 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 410 has the most (47%). 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 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton, MD | 17,381 | 410, 443, 667 | 26 |
| Trappe, MD | 1,472 | 410, 443, 667 | 4 |
| St. Michaels, MD | 1,073 | 410, 667 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Easton, MD business
A 12-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Easton, MD. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $360.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $299.40. On Callata the same 12 people cost $239.00 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Easton, MD
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 Easton, 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 Easton, MD?
410, 443, and 667, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Easton, MD area?
1,468 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Easton, MD?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).