Laconia, NH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Laconia, NH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 65,2572024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,905CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Laconia, NH area
The Laconia, NH micropolitan area covers 1 county in New Hampshire and had 65,257 residents in July 2024, up 2.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 523rd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 448th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Belknap County, NH | 65,257 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Laconia, NH's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,905 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 21,197 people in mid-March with $1.1 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.1 employees per establishment. 56.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (297), construction (273), and accommodation and food services (244).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 297 | 5,039 | $211,023,000 |
| Construction (23) | 273 | 1,472 | $132,529,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 244 | 3,207 | $102,399,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 219 | 854 | $33,393,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 155 | 3,577 | $198,142,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 140 | 684 | $59,447,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 134 | 852 | $41,605,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 81 | 270 | $13,485,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 79 | 2,260 | $146,100,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 70 | 652 | $45,330,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 64 | 505 | $36,592,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 54 | 465 | $20,234,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 28 | 508 | $21,798,000 |
| Information (51) | 26 | 202 | $11,450,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 22 | 481 | $21,468,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 9 | 139 | $15,659,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 8 (high noise) | $448,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 20 (high noise) | $2,046,000 |
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.
Laconia, NH compared with the U.S.
Laconia, NH has 29.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 18.7% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,522 (23.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.9% 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 | 1,074 | 56.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 368 | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 229 | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 159 | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 74 | 3.9% | 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 Laconia, NH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 94 have a published Census count in Laconia, NH. The largest are full-service restaurants (83), landscaping services (69), and limited-service restaurants (58). Relative to population, landscaping services are the most over-represented: 105.7 per 100,000 residents against 34.7 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 83 | 1,536 | 18.5 |
| Landscaping services | 69 | 387 | 5.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 58 | 715 | 12.3 |
| Electrical contractors | 45 | 241 | 5.4 |
| Residential remodelers | 45 | 133 | 3.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 42 | 174 | 4.1 |
| General automotive repair shops | 39 | 121 | 3.1 |
| Dental offices | 28 | 269 | 9.6 |
| Child day care services | 28 | 224 | 8.0 |
| Hotels and motels | 26 | 430 | 16.5 |
| Law offices | 23 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 23 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 22 | 127 | 5.8 |
| Site preparation contractors | 21 | 80 | 3.8 |
| Janitorial services | 20 | 139 | 7.0 |
| Beauty salons | 18 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 17 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 16 | 112 | 7.0 |
| Residential property managers | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering services firms | 12 | 156 | 13.0 |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 12 | 60 | 5.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 12 | 101 | 8.4 |
| Family clothing stores | 12 | 197 | 16.4 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 12 | 122 | 10.2 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 11 | 955 | 86.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Laconia, NH area
The area's named cities and towns have 37 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 37 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 7 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia, NH | 17,310 | 603 | 19 |
| Belmont, NH | 7,428 | 603 | 2 |
| Meredith, NH | 6,829 | 603 | 6 |
| Alton, NH | 6,051 | 603 | 2 |
| Barnstead, NH | 5,036 | 603 | 2 |
| Tilton, NH | 4,116 | 603 | 4 |
| Center Harbor, NH | 1,047 | 603 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Laconia, NH business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Laconia, NH, 11 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $330.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $274.45, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 11 people cost $219.00 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 | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
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 Laconia, NH
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 Laconia, NH, 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 Laconia, NH?
603, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Laconia, NH area?
1,905 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Laconia, NH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).