Fitzgerald, GA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Fitzgerald, GA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 16,9452024 est.
- Establishments
- 300CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Fitzgerald, GA area
The Fitzgerald, GA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Georgia and had 16,945 residents in July 2024, down 1.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 914th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 921st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Ben Hill County, GA | 16,945 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Fitzgerald, GA
County Business Patterns counted 300 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 4,552 people in mid-March with $204.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.2 employees per establishment. 51.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (72), other services (except public administration) (35), and accommodation and food services (30).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 72 | 694 | $21,706,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 35 | 128 | $3,601,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 30 | 333 (high noise) | $5,780,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 29 | 1,941 | $100,937,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 26 | 450 | $22,232,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 23 | 155 | $7,666,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 15 | 148 | $9,098,000 |
| Construction (23) | 13 | 86 | $4,117,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 13 | 276 | $8,155,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 11 | 58 | $5,245,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 9 | 16 (high noise) | $551,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 8 | 155 (high noise) | $8,984,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 7 | 33 | $1,605,000 |
| Information (51) | 6 | 69 | $4,436,000 |
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.
Fitzgerald, GA compared with the U.S.
Fitzgerald, GA has 17.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 28.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.2 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $44,864 (34.4% below the U.S. $68,342). 51.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.7% 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 | 153 | 51.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 71 | 23.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 33 | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 27 | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 14 | 4.7% | 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 Fitzgerald, GA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 17 have a published Census count in Fitzgerald, GA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (16), insurance agencies and brokerages (10), and full-service restaurants (9). Relative to population, insurance agencies and brokerages are the most over-represented: 59.0 per 100,000 residents against 39.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 16 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | 30 | 3.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 9 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 4 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 4 | 9 | 2.3 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 4 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 4 | 25 | 6.3 |
| Dental offices | 3 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 3 | 58 | 19.3 |
| Law offices | 3 | 9 | 3.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 3 | 29 | 9.7 |
| Electrical contractors | 3 | 23 | 7.7 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 3 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 3 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Furniture stores | 3 | 16 | 5.3 |
| Hardware stores | 3 | 5 | 1.7 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Fitzgerald, GA
The area's named cities and towns have 35 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 | 35 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald, GA | 8,813 | 229 | 35 |
Phone costs for a typical Fitzgerald, GA business
The comparison below uses 15 users, the rounded average establishment size in Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald, GA
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.
Porting a number you already use in Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald, GA?
229, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Fitzgerald, GA area?
300 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Fitzgerald, 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).