CallataGuidesMacomb, IL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Macomb, IL micropolitan area.
- Population
- 26,6622024 est.
- Establishments
- 611CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Macomb, IL micropolitan area
The Macomb, IL micropolitan area covers 1 county in Illinois and had 26,662 residents in July 2024, down 2.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 850th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 845th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| McDonough County, IL | 26,662 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Macomb, IL
County Business Patterns counted 611 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,590 people in mid-March with $369.9 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.1 employees per establishment. 55.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (92), other services (except public administration) (87), and accommodation and food services (72).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 92 | 1,454 | $42,024,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 87 | 326 | $8,481,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 72 | 985 | $18,393,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 66 | 1,675 | $86,997,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 45 | 263 | $18,072,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 43 | 228 | $10,124,000 |
| Construction (23) | 41 | 248 | $23,890,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 33 | 255 | $9,155,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 28 | 224 | $12,651,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 26 | 161 | $5,673,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 26 | 86 | $2,331,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 13 | 1,931 | $100,803,000 |
| Information (51) | 11 | 74 (high noise) | $4,982,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 11 | 370 (high noise) | $10,798,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 46 | $5,036,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 64 (high noise) | $3,920,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 3 | 189 | $5,491,000 |
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.
Macomb, IL compared with the U.S.
Macomb, IL has 22.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 6.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,062 (37.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 55.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.4% 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 | 338 | 55.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 114 | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 74 | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 62 | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 21 | 3.4% | 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 Macomb, IL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 35 have a published Census count in Macomb, IL. The largest are limited-service restaurants (21), full-service restaurants (20), and general automotive repair shops (15). Relative to population, general automotive repair shops are the most over-represented: 56.3 per 100,000 residents against 25.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 21 | 399 | 19.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 20 | 294 | 14.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 15 | 55 | 3.7 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 12 | 40 | 3.3 |
| Physician practices | 11 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 10 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 9 | 34 | 3.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 9 | — | — |
| Law offices | 8 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 8 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 7 | 400 | 57.1 |
| Beauty salons | 7 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 6 | — | — |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 5 | 162 | 32.4 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 5 | 9 | 1.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 5 | 53 | 10.6 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 5 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 5 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4 | 68 | 17.0 |
| Management consulting firms | 4 | 7 | 1.8 |
| Site preparation contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Used car dealers | 4 | 26 | 6.5 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 4 | 38 | 9.5 |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 4 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 4 | 107 | 26.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Macomb, IL area
The area's named cities and towns have 35 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 309 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 35 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb, IL | 14,765 | 309 | 23 |
| Bushnell, IL | 2,859 | 309 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Macomb, IL business
The comparison below uses 14 users, the rounded average establishment size in Macomb, IL. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $349.30 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $420.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 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 | $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 Macomb, IL
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Macomb, IL 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 Macomb, IL?
309, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Macomb, IL area?
611 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Macomb, IL?
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).