CallataGuidesFairmont, MN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Fairmont, MN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 19,5612024 est.
- Establishments
- 597CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Fairmont, MN micropolitan area
The Fairmont, MN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Minnesota and had 19,561 residents in July 2024, down 2.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 906th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 849th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Martin County, MN | 19,561 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Fairmont, MN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 597 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 7,402 people in mid-March with $420.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.4 employees per establishment. 49.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are health care and social assistance (85), retail trade (84), and other services (except public administration) (68).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 85 | 1,355 | $83,256,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 84 | 1,354 | $39,243,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 68 | 296 | $7,026,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 50 | 378 | $31,791,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 49 | 776 | $13,804,000 |
| Construction (23) | 44 | 228 | $16,564,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 35 | 142 (high noise) | $9,282,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 34 | 1,347 | $80,197,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 33 | 687 | $88,280,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 32 | 215 | $12,935,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 21 | 225 | $13,555,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 15 | 79 (high noise) | $1,407,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 12 | 59 (high noise) | $4,636,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 8 | 45 | $6,792,000 |
| Information (51) | 8 | 72 | $4,499,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 76 | $1,912,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 6 | 33 (high noise) | $1,524,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 34 | $3,710,000 |
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.
Fairmont, MN compared with the U.S.
Fairmont, MN has 30.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 24.1% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $56,813 (16.9% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.5% 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 | 296 | 49.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 135 | 22.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 84 | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 61 | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 21 | 3.5% | 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 Fairmont, MN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 38 have a published Census count in Fairmont, MN. The largest are insurance agencies and brokerages (19), full-service restaurants (15), and limited-service restaurants (11). Relative to population, insurance agencies and brokerages are the most over-represented: 97.1 per 100,000 residents against 39.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 19 | 90 | 4.7 |
| Full-service restaurants | 15 | 272 | 18.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 11 | 225 | 20.5 |
| Chiropractic offices | 9 | 22 | 2.4 |
| General automotive repair shops | 8 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 8 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 7 | 73 | 10.4 |
| Dental offices | 6 | 53 | 8.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 6 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 6 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 5 | — | — |
| Law offices | 5 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 5 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | — | — |
| Hardware stores | 5 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 5 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 4 | 33 | 8.3 |
| Management consulting firms | 4 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 4 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Fairmont, MN
The area's named cities and towns have 22 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 22 | 100% | Central |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont, MN | 10,176 | 507 | 10 |
| Sherburn, MN | 1,050 | 507 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Fairmont, MN business
The comparison below uses 12 users, the rounded average establishment size in Fairmont, MN. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $299.40 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $360.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. 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 Fairmont, MN
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.
If you already have a number in Fairmont, MN, 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 Fairmont, MN?
507, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Fairmont, MN area?
597 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Fairmont, MN?
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).