CallataGuidesLewiston, ME business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area.
- Population
- 115,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,877CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area
The Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area covers 1 county in Maine and had 115,000 residents in July 2024, up 3.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 357th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 335th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Androscoggin County, ME | 115,272 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Lewiston, ME
County Business Patterns counted 2,877 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 42,629 people in mid-March with $2.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.8 employees per establishment. 51.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (431), retail trade (415), and health care and social assistance (395).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 431 | 2,611 | $179,944,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 415 | 5,856 | $228,978,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 395 | 9,356 | $577,351,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 256 | 3,610 | $95,251,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 250 | 1,269 | $50,362,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 184 | 1,391 | $116,068,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 180 | 1,976 | $74,392,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 145 | 5,586 | $355,651,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 143 | 499 | $23,155,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 120 | 2,412 | $164,849,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 111 | 1,610 | $100,084,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 92 | 2,456 | $142,502,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 46 | 423 | $9,872,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 32 | 2,108 | $75,714,000 |
| Information (51) | 30 | 526 | $36,576,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 17 | 65 | $3,597,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 14 | 671 | $55,155,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 11 | 141 | $16,261,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 58 | $4,434,000 |
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 Lewiston, ME's businesses compare
Lewiston, ME has 25.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, in line with the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $54,194 (20.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 51.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.9% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 1,474 | 51.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 602 | 20.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 394 | 13.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 264 | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 142 | 4.9% | 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 Lewiston, ME
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 98 have a published Census count in Lewiston, ME. The largest are limited-service restaurants (95), plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (69), and full-service restaurants (66). Relative to population, civic and social organizations are the most over-represented: 24.3 per 100,000 residents against 7.3 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Lewiston, ME
The area's named cities and towns have 44 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 44 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | 38,772 | 207 | 33 |
| Turner, ME | 6,013 | 207 | 2 |
| Mechanic Falls, ME | 3,196 | 207 | 2 |
| Livermore Falls, ME | 3,173 | 207 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Lewiston, ME business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Lewiston, ME, 15 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $450.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $374.25, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 15 people cost $299.00 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 | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
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 Lewiston, ME
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 Lewiston, ME, 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 Lewiston, ME?
207, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Lewiston, ME area?
2,877 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Lewiston, ME?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).