Hutchinson, KS business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Hutchinson, KS micropolitan area.
- Population
- 61,4172024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,590CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Hutchinson, KS micropolitan area
The Hutchinson, KS micropolitan area covers 1 county in Kansas and had 61,417 residents in July 2024, down 0.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 540th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 503rd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Reno County, KS | 61,417 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Hutchinson, KS's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,590 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 21,784 people in mid-March with $1.0 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.7 employees per establishment. 52.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (219), construction (183), and other services (except public administration) (183).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 219 | 2,893 | $91,405,000 |
| Construction (23) | 183 | 1,067 | $60,898,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 183 | 883 | $25,098,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 170 | 4,060 | $220,878,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 137 | 2,368 | $42,269,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 121 | 872 | $53,413,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 96 | 1,162 | $51,519,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 95 | 676 | $42,832,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 90 | 1,106 | $67,988,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 87 | 3,519 | $196,648,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 68 | 1,127 | $63,992,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 65 | 237 | $7,147,000 |
| Information (51) | 21 | 568 | $36,456,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 15 | 372 | $9,752,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 14 | 200 | $3,803,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 10 | 557 | $44,395,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 6 | 20 (high noise) | $1,422,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 11 (high noise) | $367,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 83 | $9,016,000 |
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.
Hutchinson, KS compared with the U.S.
Hutchinson, KS has 25.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 5.3% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,254 (30.9% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.2% 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 | 836 | 52.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 315 | 19.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 206 | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 148 | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 83 | 5.2% | 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 Hutchinson, KS
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 79 have a published Census count in Hutchinson, KS. The largest are full-service restaurants (51), limited-service restaurants (45), and insurance agencies and brokerages (39). Relative to population, used merchandise stores are the most over-represented: 17.9 per 100,000 residents against 5.7 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 51 | 1,040 | 20.4 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 45 | 867 | 19.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 39 | 177 | 4.5 |
| Landscaping services | 38 | 180 | 4.7 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 22 | 111 | 5.0 |
| Residential remodelers | 22 | 58 | 2.6 |
| Dental offices | 21 | 145 | 6.9 |
| Electrical contractors | 21 | 146 | 7.0 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 20 | 47 | 2.4 |
| Physician practices | 19 | — | — |
| Law offices | 19 | 83 | 4.4 |
| Residential property managers | 18 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 17 | 194 | 11.4 |
| General automotive repair shops | 16 | 61 | 3.8 |
| Chiropractic offices | 14 | 51 | 3.6 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 13 | 109 | 8.4 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 12 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 12 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 12 | 507 | 42.3 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 11 | 44 | 4.0 |
| Hotels and motels | 11 | 108 | 9.8 |
| Used merchandise stores | 11 | 66 | 6.0 |
| Roofing contractors | 10 | 57 | 5.7 |
| Site preparation contractors | 10 | 42 | 4.2 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 9 | 95 | 10.6 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Hutchinson, KS
The area's named cities and towns have 50 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | 50 | 100% | Central and Mountain |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson, KS | 39,561 | 620 | 28 |
| Little River, KS | 1,832 | 620 | 2 |
| Haven, KS | 1,559 | 620 | 3 |
| Buhler, KS | 1,315 | 620 | 2 |
| Nickerson, KS | 1,052 | 620 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Hutchinson, KS business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Hutchinson, KS, 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 Hutchinson, KS
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 Hutchinson, KS, 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 Hutchinson, KS?
620, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Hutchinson, KS area?
1,590 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Hutchinson, KS?
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).