Huntington, IN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Huntington, IN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 36,9442024 est.
- Establishments
- 912CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Huntington, IN micropolitan area
The Huntington, IN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Indiana and had 36,944 residents in July 2024, up 0.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 751st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 712th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Huntington County, IN | 36,944 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Huntington, IN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 912 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 12,827 people in mid-March with $529.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.1 employees per establishment. 53.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are other services (except public administration) (136), retail trade (129), and construction (94).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 136 | 912 | $21,438,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 129 | 1,409 | $41,903,000 |
| Construction (23) | 94 | 441 | $29,447,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 83 | 1,330 | $21,573,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 80 | 1,800 | $87,005,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 66 | 3,592 | $177,285,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 60 | 298 | $16,233,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 51 | 381 | $20,020,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 47 | 398 | $30,143,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 43 | 351 | $19,430,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 37 | 85 | $2,916,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 35 | 374 | $11,149,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 21 | 212 | $2,051,000 |
| Information (51) | 13 | 373 | $23,656,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 685 | $13,540,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 49 | $4,604,000 |
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 Huntington, IN's businesses compare
Huntington, IN has 24.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, in line with the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $41,255 (39.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 53.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.3% 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 | 487 | 53.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 184 | 20.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 118 | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 74 | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 48 | 5.3% | 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 Huntington, IN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 49 have a published Census count in Huntington, IN. The largest are full-service restaurants (25), limited-service restaurants (25), and insurance agencies and brokerages (21). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 40.6 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 25 | 384 | 15.4 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 25 | 590 | 23.6 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 21 | 73 | 3.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 18 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 15 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 14 | 45 | 3.2 |
| Landscaping services | 14 | 55 | 3.9 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 13 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 11 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 11 | 27 | 2.5 |
| Drinking places | 11 | 121 | 11.0 |
| Beauty salons | 11 | 46 | 4.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 | 98 | 9.8 |
| Child day care services | 10 | 73 | 7.3 |
| Dental offices | 8 | 84 | 10.5 |
| Law offices | 8 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 8 | 40 | 5.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 8 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 7 | 40 | 5.7 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 7 | 155 | 22.1 |
| Civic and social organizations | 7 | 121 | 17.3 |
| Marketing consulting firms | 5 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 5 | 97 | 19.4 |
| Used car dealers | 5 | 12 | 2.4 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Huntington, IN
The area's named cities and towns have 23 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 260 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 23 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, IN | 20,391 | 260 | 14 |
| Roanoke, IN | 1,796 | 260 | 4 |
| Markle, IN | 1,089 | 260 | 3 |
| Andrews, IN | 1,061 | 260 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Huntington, IN business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Huntington, IN, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $420.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $349.30, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 14 people cost $279.00 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 | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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 Huntington, IN
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 Huntington, IN, 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 Huntington, IN?
260, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Huntington, IN area?
912 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Huntington, IN?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).