Jackson, TN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Jackson, TN metro area.
- Population
- 184,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 4,037CBP 2023
- Counties
- 4
- Area codes
- 1
About the Jackson, TN metro area
The Jackson, TN metro area covers 4 counties in Tennessee and had 184,000 residents in July 2024, up 1.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Madison County, TN is the most populous, with 100,000 people. By population it ranks 247th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 261st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Madison County, TN | 100,409 |
| Gibson County, TN | 51,422 |
| Chester County, TN | 17,876 |
| Crockett County, TN | 13,973 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Jackson, TN
County Business Patterns counted 4,037 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 73,284 people in mid-March with $3.6 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 18.2 employees per establishment. 47.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (738), health care and social assistance (511), and other services (except public administration) (487).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 738 | 9,336 | $340,702,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 511 | 15,116 | $805,695,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 487 | 2,931 | $88,767,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 373 | 7,278 | $146,833,000 |
| Construction (23) | 342 | 4,600 | $345,096,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 272 | 1,715 | $114,638,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 232 | 3,534 | $218,181,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 208 | 4,553 | $154,439,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 206 | 1,293 | $76,762,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 176 | 14,353 | $912,363,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 164 | 670 | $35,247,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 150 | 3,632 | $189,492,000 |
| Information (51) | 57 | 672 | $32,803,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 55 | 526 | $9,289,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 26 | 2,583 | $78,202,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 18 | 280 | $31,208,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 7 | 30 | $2,424,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 128 (high noise) | $12,641,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 49 | $3,129,000 |
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 Jackson, TN
Jackson, TN has 22.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 10.6% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 18.2 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,096 (28.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 47.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.1% 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 | 1,915 | 47.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 845 | 20.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 560 | 13.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 468 | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 247 | 6.1% | 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 Jackson, TN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 107 have a published Census count in Jackson, TN. The largest are limited-service restaurants (151), full-service restaurants (109), and physician practices (97). Relative to population, medical laboratories are the most over-represented: 12.5 per 100,000 residents against 4.9 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 151 | 3,612 | 23.9 |
| Full-service restaurants | 109 | 2,487 | 22.8 |
| Physician practices | 97 | 1,715 | 17.7 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 65 | 262 | 4.0 |
| Landscaping services | 64 | 261 | 4.1 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 61 | 731 | 12.0 |
| Law offices | 60 | 342 | 5.7 |
| Dental offices | 54 | 536 | 9.9 |
| Residential remodelers | 48 | 263 | 5.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 41 | 182 | 4.4 |
| Child day care services | 40 | 372 | 9.3 |
| Electrical contractors | 37 | 885 | 23.9 |
| Hotels and motels | 37 | 407 | 11.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 36 | 294 | 8.2 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 33 | 1,032 | 31.3 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 27 | 68 | 2.5 |
| Janitorial services | 26 | 345 | 13.3 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 25 | 301 | 12.0 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 24 | 230 | 9.6 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 24 | 167 | 7.0 |
| Used car dealers | 24 | 142 | 5.9 |
| Tire dealers | 24 | 250 | 10.4 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 24 | — | — |
| Medical laboratories | 23 | 153 | 6.7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 23 | 393 | 17.1 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Jackson, TN area
The area's named cities and towns have 123 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 731 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 731 | 123 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 11 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | 69,303 | 731 | 57 |
| Milan, TN | 8,306 | 731 | 7 |
| Humboldt, TN | 7,852 | 731 | 13 |
| Henderson, TN | 6,519 | 731 | 9 |
| Medina, TN | 5,681 | 731 | 4 |
| Trenton, TN | 4,111 | 731 | 5 |
| Bells, TN | 2,474 | 731 | 8 |
| Alamo, TN | 2,334 | 731 | 2 |
| Dyer, TN | 2,328 | 731 | 3 |
| Kenton, TN | 1,250 | 731 | 4 |
| Rutherford, TN | 1,149 | 731 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Jackson, TN business
The comparison below uses 18 users, the rounded average establishment size in Jackson, TN. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $449.10 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $540.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 18 people cost $359.00 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 | $359.00 | $4,308.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $342.00 | $4,104.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $414.00 | $4,968.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $449.10 | $5,389.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $486.00 | $5,832.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
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 Jackson, TN
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Jackson, TN, 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 Jackson, TN?
731, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Jackson, TN area?
4,037 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Jackson, TN?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 18-person team that is $359.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $449.10 a month (checked September 28, 2026).