Greenwood, MS business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Greenwood, MS micropolitan area.
- Population
- 35,5352024 est.
- Establishments
- 762CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 1
About the Greenwood, MS micropolitan area
The Greenwood, MS micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Mississippi and had 35,535 residents in July 2024, down 7.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Leflore County, MS is the most populous, with 26,157 people. By population it ranks 776th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 784th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Leflore County, MS | 26,157 |
| Carroll County, MS | 9,378 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Greenwood, MS
County Business Patterns counted 762 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 11,290 people in mid-March with $460.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.8 employees per establishment. 52.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (165), health care and social assistance (80), and other services (except public administration) (77).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 165 | 1,563 | $47,519,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 80 | 2,416 | $84,610,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 77 | 273 | $6,283,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 75 | 1,431 | $24,704,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 57 | 316 | $18,836,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 46 | 251 | $13,496,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 44 | 132 | $4,390,000 |
| Construction (23) | 43 | 671 | $43,463,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 36 | 1,157 | $73,696,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 31 | 377 | $16,420,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 24 | 1,760 | $81,078,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 24 | 297 | $14,784,000 |
| Information (51) | 21 | 134 | $7,815,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 11 | 94 | $5,214,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 10 | 258 | $8,214,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 7 | 56 (high noise) | $1,290,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 63 | $5,016,000 |
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.
Business density and team size in Greenwood, MS
Greenwood, MS has 21.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 12.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $40,789 (40.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.2% 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 | 399 | 52.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 138 | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 102 | 13.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 91 | 11.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 32 | 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 Greenwood, MS
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 40 have a published Census count in Greenwood, MS. The largest are limited-service restaurants (22), full-service restaurants (19), and hotels and motels (18). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 50.7 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 22 | 599 | 27.2 |
| Full-service restaurants | 19 | 324 | 17.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 18 | 325 | 18.1 |
| Child day care services | 16 | 151 | 9.4 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 15 | 70 | 4.7 |
| Law offices | 12 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 11 | 33 | 3.0 |
| Dental offices | 10 | 56 | 5.6 |
| Physician practices | 10 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Used car dealers | 9 | 23 | 2.6 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 8 | 785 | 98.1 |
| Electrical contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 8 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 | 85 | 12.1 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | 54 | 9.0 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | 8 | 1.3 |
| New car dealers | 6 | 199 | 33.2 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | 64 | 10.7 |
| Veterinary clinics | 5 | 27 | 5.4 |
| Site preparation contractors | 5 | 35 | 7.0 |
| Residential remodelers | 5 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 5 | — | — |
| Nail salons | 5 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 5 | 26 | 5.2 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Greenwood, MS
The area's named cities and towns have 38 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 662 | 38 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, MS | 13,627 | 662 | 28 |
| Itta Bena, MS | 1,516 | 662 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Greenwood, MS business
The comparison below uses 15 users, the rounded average establishment size in Greenwood, MS. 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 Greenwood, MS
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 Greenwood, MS 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 Greenwood, MS?
662, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Greenwood, MS area?
762 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Greenwood, MS?
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).