Lebanon, NH-VT business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT micropolitan area.
- Population
- 225,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 6,513CBP 2023
- Counties
- 4
- Area codes
- 2
The Lebanon, NH-VT area
The Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT micropolitan area covers 4 counties in New Hampshire and Vermont and had 225,000 residents in July 2024, up 1.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Grafton County, NH is the most populous, with 93,045 people. By population it ranks 215th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 186th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Grafton County, NH | 93,045 |
| Windsor County, VT | 57,697 |
| Sullivan County, NH | 44,012 |
| Orange County, VT | 30,050 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Lebanon, NH-VT
County Business Patterns counted 6,513 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 91,598 people in mid-March with $5.6 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.1 employees per establishment. 57.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (966), construction (909), and accommodation and food services (735).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 966 | 13,282 | $519,164,000 |
| Construction (23) | 909 | 4,216 | $287,370,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 735 | 10,136 | $319,762,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 616 | 20,757 | $1,647,946,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 580 | 2,778 | $112,633,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 513 | 3,666 | $357,264,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 410 | 2,190 | $102,876,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 328 | 11,290 | $749,408,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 299 | 1,210 | $60,676,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 281 | 1,798 | $177,600,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 177 | 2,348 | $271,004,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 165 | 2,570 | $73,368,000 |
| Information (51) | 152 | 1,541 | $149,443,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 134 | 1,419 | $76,451,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 116 | 11,262 | $628,261,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 57 | 220 | $16,258,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 33 | 466 | $48,272,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 16 | 321 | $24,137,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 14 | 111 | $8,004,000 |
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.
Lebanon, NH-VT compared with the U.S.
Lebanon, NH-VT has 29.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 17.8% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $61,466 (10.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 57.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.9% 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 | 3,728 | 57.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 1,252 | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 794 | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 485 | 7.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 254 | 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 Lebanon, NH-VT
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 122 have a published Census count in Lebanon, NH-VT. The largest are full-service restaurants (234), landscaping services (205), and residential remodelers (170). Relative to population, RV parks and campgrounds are the most over-represented: 12.0 per 100,000 residents against 1.5 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Lebanon, NH-VT area
The area's named cities and towns have 146 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 603 has the most (58%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 38 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, NH | 15,389 | 603 | 8 |
| Claremont, NH | 13,105 | 603 | 8 |
| Hanover, NH | 12,005 | 603 | 8 |
| Springfield, VT | 9,028 | 802 | 4 |
| Plymouth, NH | 6,621 | 603 | 10 |
| Newport, NH | 6,418 | 603 | 5 |
| Littleton, NH | 6,032 | 603 | 6 |
| Charlestown, NH | 4,919 | 603 | 2 |
| Randolph, VT | 4,917 | 802 | 4 |
| Enfield, NH | 4,482 | 603 | 2 |
| Canaan, NH | 3,820 | 603 | 3 |
| Norwich, VT | 3,627 | 802 | 3 |
| Williamstown, VT | 3,604 | 802 | 3 |
| Windsor, VT | 3,522 | 802 | 5 |
| Sunapee, NH | 3,459 | 603 | 5 |
| Hartland, VT | 3,441 | 802 | 2 |
| Campton, NH | 3,434 | 603 | 3 |
| Bristol, NH | 3,276 | 603 | 3 |
| Woodstock, VT | 3,008 | 802 | 4 |
| Chester, VT | 2,993 | 802 | 2 |
| Thetford, VT | 2,848 | 802 | 2 |
| Bradford, VT | 2,844 | 802 | 3 |
| Weathersfield, VT | 2,834 | 802 | 2 |
| Plainfield, NH | 2,550 | 603 | 2 |
| Newbury, VT | 2,379 | 802 | 2 |
| Ludlow, VT | 2,164 | 802 | 3 |
| Ashland, NH | 1,954 | 603 | 2 |
| Bethel, VT | 1,916 | 802 | 3 |
| Lyme, NH | 1,730 | 603 | 3 |
| Lisbon, NH | 1,638 | 603 | 2 |
| Tunbridge, VT | 1,374 | 802 | 2 |
| Brookfield, VT | 1,279 | 802 | 2 |
| Chelsea, VT | 1,264 | 802 | 2 |
| Orford, NH | 1,237 | 603 | 3 |
| Washington, NH | 1,213 | 603 | 2 |
| Rochester, VT | 1,087 | 802 | 2 |
| Washington, VT | 1,059 | 802 | 2 |
| Fairlee, VT | 1,033 | 802 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Lebanon, NH-VT business
A 14-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Lebanon, NH-VT. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $420.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $349.30. 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 Lebanon, NH-VT
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 Lebanon, NH-VT, 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 Lebanon, NH-VT?
603 and 802, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Lebanon, NH-VT area?
6,513 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Lebanon, NH-VT?
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).