Hermitage, PA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Hermitage, PA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 108,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,611CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Hermitage, PA micropolitan area
The Hermitage, PA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Pennsylvania and had 108,000 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 374th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 361st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Mercer County, PA | 108,140 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Hermitage, PA's business base
County Business Patterns counted 2,611 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 40,948 people in mid-March with $1.9 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.7 employees per establishment. 47.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (433), health care and social assistance (394), and other services (except public administration) (354).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 433 | 5,995 | $179,337,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 394 | 8,291 | $432,583,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 354 | 1,874 | $43,430,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 247 | 4,028 | $76,950,000 |
| Construction (23) | 224 | 1,552 | $101,282,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 185 | 8,619 | $528,880,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 140 | 1,355 | $92,474,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 140 | 936 | $47,085,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 120 | 1,068 | $44,906,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 83 | 1,086 | $67,028,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 80 | 1,743 | $109,170,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 73 | 257 | $14,007,000 |
| Information (51) | 33 | 448 | $29,464,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 29 | 450 | $8,566,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 26 | 1,758 | $53,292,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 15 | 104 | $7,662,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 14 | 1,146 | $87,151,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 11 | 205 | $20,271,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 29 | $1,336,000 |
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 Hermitage, PA
Hermitage, PA has 24.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, in line with the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,500 (30.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 47.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.8% 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 | 1,249 | 47.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 560 | 21.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 368 | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 281 | 10.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 152 | 5.8% | 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 Hermitage, PA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 89 have a published Census count in Hermitage, PA. The largest are physician practices (105), full-service restaurants (81), and limited-service restaurants (72). Relative to population, civic and social organizations are the most over-represented: 35.1 per 100,000 residents against 7.3 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Hermitage, PA area
The area's named cities and towns have 68 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 724 has the most (93%). 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 6 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon, PA | 12,744 | 724, 878 | 21 |
| Grove City, PA | 7,749 | 724 | 11 |
| Greenville, PA | 5,459 | 724, 878 | 8 |
| Sharpsville, PA | 4,127 | 724, 878 | 11 |
| Mercer, PA | 1,922 | 724 | 5 |
| Sandy Lake, PA | 1,186 | 724 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Hermitage, PA business
A 16-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Hermitage, PA. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $480.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $399.20. On Callata the same 16 people cost $319.00 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 | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
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 Hermitage, PA
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 Hermitage, PA, 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 Hermitage, PA?
724 and 878, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Hermitage, PA area?
2,611 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Hermitage, PA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 16-person team that is $319.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $399.20 a month (checked September 28, 2026).