Lock Haven, PA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Lock Haven, PA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 37,8652024 est.
- Establishments
- 801CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Lock Haven, PA at a glance
The Lock Haven, PA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Pennsylvania and had 37,865 residents in July 2024, up 1.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 738th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 764th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clinton County, PA | 37,865 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Lock Haven, PA
County Business Patterns counted 801 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 10,683 people in mid-March with $532.0 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.3 employees per establishment. 49.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (134), construction (111), and other services (except public administration) (106).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 134 | 1,833 | $54,356,000 |
| Construction (23) | 111 | 655 | $36,690,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 106 | 596 | $12,984,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 97 | 1,521 | $69,785,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 84 | 1,146 | $21,953,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 57 | 3,005 | $203,594,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 37 | 129 | $5,661,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 34 | 184 | $8,522,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 30 | 422 | $19,781,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 29 | 145 | $8,178,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 23 | 98 | $4,191,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 17 | 186 | $13,098,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 107 | $5,312,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 9 | 40 | $639,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 5 | 395 (high noise) | $55,628,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 37 | $3,597,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 32 (high noise) | $906,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 3 | 137 (high noise) | $5,356,000 |
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.
Lock Haven, PA compared with the U.S.
Lock Haven, PA has 21.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 14.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,801 (27.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.0% 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 | 399 | 49.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 185 | 23.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 115 | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 68 | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 32 | 4.0% | 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 Lock Haven, PA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 48 have a published Census count in Lock Haven, PA. The largest are residential remodelers (37), physician practices (28), and full-service restaurants (28). Relative to population, civic and social organizations are the most over-represented: 39.6 per 100,000 residents against 7.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential remodelers | 37 | 133 | 3.6 |
| Physician practices | 28 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 28 | 357 | 12.8 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 21 | 408 | 19.4 |
| Drinking places | 16 | 115 | 7.2 |
| Site preparation contractors | 15 | 69 | 4.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 15 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 15 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 14 | 80 | 5.7 |
| Beauty salons | 13 | 47 | 3.6 |
| Landscaping services | 12 | 39 | 3.3 |
| Dental offices | 11 | 90 | 8.2 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 11 | 52 | 4.7 |
| Child day care services | 11 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | 103 | 12.9 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 8 | 35 | 4.4 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 8 | 271 | 33.9 |
| Chiropractic offices | 7 | — | — |
| Law offices | 7 | 21 | 3.0 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 5 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 | 58 | 11.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 5 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 5 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 5 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Lock Haven, PA
The area's named cities and towns have 29 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 570 has the most (79%). 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 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Haven, PA | 8,531 | 272, 570 | 14 |
| Avis, PA | 1,467 | 272, 570 | 3 |
| Mill Hall, PA | 1,467 | 272, 570 | 4 |
| Renovo, PA | 1,051 | 272, 570 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Lock Haven, PA business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Lock Haven, PA, 13 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $390.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $324.35, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 13 people cost $259.00 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 | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
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 Lock Haven, PA
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Lock Haven, PA, 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 Lock Haven, PA?
570 and 272, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Lock Haven, PA area?
801 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Lock Haven, PA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).