CallataGuidesLima, OH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Lima, OH metro area.
- Population
- 101,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,239CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 5
About the Lima, OH metro area
The Lima, OH metro area covers 1 county in Ohio and had 101,000 residents in July 2024, down 1.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 395th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 394th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Allen County, OH | 100,866 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Lima, OH
County Business Patterns counted 2,239 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 44,251 people in mid-March with $2.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 19.8 employees per establishment. 41.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (368), other services (except public administration) (306), and health care and social assistance (265).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 368 | 5,442 | $183,077,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 306 | 2,067 | $58,358,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 265 | 9,150 | $528,087,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 221 | 4,868 | $86,143,000 |
| Construction (23) | 181 | 1,946 | $124,896,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 134 | 1,124 | $66,390,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 127 | 892 | $57,290,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 122 | 9,133 | $778,049,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 115 | 2,116 | $136,880,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 110 | 2,692 | $93,252,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 80 | 1,336 | $79,128,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 75 | 297 | $12,010,000 |
| Information (51) | 35 | 608 | $27,141,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 33 | 357 | $6,767,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 30 | 1,256 (high noise) | $34,746,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 17 | 732 | $51,707,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 9 | 186 (high noise) | $12,638,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 5 | 29 | $2,165,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 10 | $122,000 |
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.
Lima, OH compared with the U.S.
Lima, OH has 22.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 9.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 19.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,858 (22.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 41.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 7.5% 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 | 933 | 41.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 502 | 22.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 378 | 16.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 259 | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 167 | 7.5% | 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 Lima, OH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 100 have a published Census count in Lima, OH. The largest are limited-service restaurants (96), full-service restaurants (58), and physician practices (53). Relative to population, florists are the most over-represented: 10.9 per 100,000 residents against 3.5 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Lima, OH
The area's named cities and towns have 97 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 5 area codes; 419 has the most (56%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima, OH | 34,690 | 419, 567 | 69 |
| Shawnee, OH | 12,490 | 740 | 3 |
| Delphos, OH | 7,074 | 419, 567 | 6 |
| Bluffton, OH | 3,881 | 419, 567 | 5 |
| Spencer, OH | 2,998 | 234, 330 | 2 |
| Spencerville, OH | 2,164 | 419, 567 | 3 |
| Elida, OH | 1,904 | 419, 567 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Lima, OH business
The comparison below uses 20 users, the rounded average establishment size in Lima, OH. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $499.00 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $600.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $399.00 a month for 20 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| 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 Lima, OH
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.
Porting a number you already use in Lima, OH is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Lima, OH?
419, 567, 740, 234, and 330, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Lima, OH area?
2,239 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Lima, OH?
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).