Kenosha, WI business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Kenosha, WI metro area.
- Population
- 169,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 3,403CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Kenosha, WI area
The Kenosha, WI metro area covers 1 county in Wisconsin and had 169,000 residents in July 2024, down 0.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 267th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 292nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Kenosha County, WI | 168,754 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Kenosha, WI
County Business Patterns counted 3,403 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 67,834 people in mid-March with $3.5 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 19.9 employees per establishment. 50.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (496), health care and social assistance (441), and accommodation and food services (402).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 496 | 13,146 | $502,147,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 441 | 9,205 | $545,475,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 402 | 6,754 | $132,972,000 |
| Construction (23) | 330 | 1,987 | $143,049,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 325 | 2,246 | $71,119,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 256 | 1,583 | $102,033,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 198 | 7,888 | $403,744,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 189 | 9,615 | $681,255,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 177 | 4,202 | $141,658,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 146 | 733 | $50,702,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 136 | 771 | $41,423,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 135 | 4,076 | $280,695,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 57 | 1,083 | $22,995,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 51 | 1,465 (high noise) | $43,498,000 |
| Information (51) | 29 | 278 | $10,638,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 25 | 2,561 (high noise) | $339,877,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 202 (high noise) | $23,723,000 |
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 Kenosha, WI's businesses compare
Kenosha, WI has 20.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 18.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 19.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,172 (23.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 50.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 7.1% 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 | 1,702 | 50.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 679 | 20.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 415 | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 367 | 10.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 240 | 7.1% | 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 Kenosha, WI
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 114 have a published Census count in Kenosha, WI. The largest are limited-service restaurants (134), full-service restaurants (111), and physician practices (93). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 45.0 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Kenosha, WI area
The area's named cities and towns have 63 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 63 | 100% | Central |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 99,578 | 262 | 49 |
| Somers, WI | 8,194 | 262 | 4 |
| Twin Lakes, WI | 6,328 | 262 | 3 |
| Bristol, WI | 5,239 | 262 | 5 |
| Wheatland, WI | 3,354 | 262 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Kenosha, WI business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Kenosha, WI, 20 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $600.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $499.00, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 20 people cost $399.00 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 | $399.00 | $4,788.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $380.00 | $4,560.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $460.00 | $5,520.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $499.00 | $5,988.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $600.00 | $7,200.00 |
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 Kenosha, WI
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 Kenosha, WI, 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 Kenosha, WI?
262, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Kenosha, WI area?
3,403 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Kenosha, WI?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 20-person team that is $399.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $499.00 a month (checked September 28, 2026).