Greenville, NC business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Greenville, NC metro area.
- Population
- 181,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 3,817CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Greenville, NC at a glance
The Greenville, NC metro area covers 1 county in North Carolina and had 181,000 residents in July 2024, up 5.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 254th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 265th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Pitt County, NC | 180,783 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Greenville, NC's business base
County Business Patterns counted 3,817 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 64,563 people in mid-March with $3.2 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 16.9 employees per establishment. 48.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (608), health care and social assistance (518), and accommodation and food services (405).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 608 | 9,847 | $310,603,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 518 | 17,244 | $1,067,711,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 405 | 9,527 | $175,897,000 |
| Construction (23) | 377 | 2,840 | $157,564,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 372 | 2,413 | $81,676,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 333 | 2,047 | $168,341,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 229 | 1,372 | $102,993,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 224 | 774 | $38,037,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 194 | 2,625 | $83,545,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 148 | 2,055 | $115,270,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 102 | 1,385 | $52,834,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 91 | 7,794 | $596,121,000 |
| Information (51) | 72 | 1,308 | $96,330,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 61 | 623 | $11,267,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 48 | 790 | $18,816,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 12 | 135 | $8,586,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 10 | 1,655 (high noise) | $141,894,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 86 (high noise) | $6,715,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 40 | $3,196,000 |
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 Greenville, NC's businesses compare
Greenville, NC has 21.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 14.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 16.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,144 (26.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 48.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.0% 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 | 1,862 | 48.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 720 | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 547 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 457 | 12.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 229 | 6.0% | 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 Greenville, NC
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 117 have a published Census count in Greenville, NC. The largest are limited-service restaurants (170), full-service restaurants (139), and physician practices (118). Relative to population, used car dealers are the most over-represented: 17.1 per 100,000 residents against 7.4 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Greenville, NC area
The area's named cities and towns have 89 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 89 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | 95,138 | 252 | 71 |
| Ayden, NC | 5,190 | 252 | 5 |
| Farmville, NC | 4,547 | 252 | 4 |
| Grifton, NC | 2,514 | 252 | 4 |
| Bethel, NC | 1,407 | 252 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Greenville, NC business
The comparison below uses 17 users, the rounded average establishment size in Greenville, NC. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $424.15 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $510.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $339.00 a month for 17 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 | $339.00 | $4,068.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $323.00 | $3,876.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $391.00 | $4,692.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $424.15 | $5,089.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $459.00 | $5,508.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $510.00 | $6,120.00 |
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 Greenville, NC
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 Greenville, NC 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 Greenville, NC?
252, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Greenville, NC area?
3,817 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Greenville, NC?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 17-person team that is $339.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $424.15 a month (checked September 28, 2026).