Marietta, OH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Marietta, OH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 58,3322024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,378CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 3
Marietta, OH at a glance
The Marietta, OH micropolitan area covers 1 county in Ohio and had 58,332 residents in July 2024, down 2.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 558th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 544th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Washington County, OH | 58,332 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Marietta, OH's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,378 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 23,113 people in mid-March with $1.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 16.8 employees per establishment. 43.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (218), health care and social assistance (166), and other services (except public administration) (147).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 218 | 2,744 | $91,657,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 166 | 5,426 | $281,918,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 147 | 704 | $21,987,000 |
| Construction (23) | 142 | 1,632 | $124,649,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 130 | 2,595 | $45,460,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 76 | 3,355 | $283,311,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 73 | 1,040 | $65,050,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 73 | 734 | $52,856,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 70 | 1,322 | $176,019,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 68 | 576 | $29,398,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 61 | 1,094 | $70,452,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 46 | 438 | $32,872,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 44 | 213 | $8,434,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 15 | 105 | $2,380,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 59 | $3,018,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 13 | 149 | $15,372,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 11 | 771 (high noise) | $23,655,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 9 | 153 | $13,218,000 |
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.
Business density and team size in Marietta, OH
Marietta, OH has 23.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 3.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 16.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $58,057 (15.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 43.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.2% 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 | 591 | 43.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 326 | 23.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 233 | 16.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 155 | 11.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 71 | 5.2% | 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 Marietta, OH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 65 have a published Census count in Marietta, OH. The largest are limited-service restaurants (53), full-service restaurants (41), and physician practices (32). Relative to population, civic and social organizations are the most over-represented: 17.1 per 100,000 residents against 7.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 53 | 1,200 | 22.6 |
| Full-service restaurants | 41 | 940 | 22.9 |
| Physician practices | 32 | 218 | 6.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 25 | 124 | 5.0 |
| Landscaping services | 24 | 138 | 5.8 |
| Dental offices | 23 | 206 | 9.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 21 | 444 | 21.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 19 | 106 | 5.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 16 | 277 | 17.3 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 15 | 140 | 9.3 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 14 | 321 | 22.9 |
| Beauty salons | 14 | 64 | 4.6 |
| Law offices | 12 | 60 | 5.0 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 10 | 38 | 3.8 |
| Used car dealers | 10 | 87 | 8.7 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 10 | 93 | 9.3 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 | 116 | 11.6 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 401 | 40.1 |
| Civic and social organizations | 10 | 85 | 8.5 |
| Site preparation contractors | 9 | 85 | 9.4 |
| Janitorial services | 9 | 127 | 14.1 |
| Veterinary clinics | 8 | 149 | 18.6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 | 126 | 15.8 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 8 | 48 | 6.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Marietta, OH area
The area's named cities and towns have 41 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 740 has the most (80%). 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 6 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta, OH | 13,039 | 220, 740 | 18 |
| Belpre, OH | 6,588 | 220, 740 | 6 |
| Barlow, OH | 2,521 | 220, 740 | 4 |
| Newport, OH | 1,881 | 220, 740 | 3 |
| Decatur, OH | 1,296 | 937 | 2 |
| Beverly, OH | 1,209 | 740 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Marietta, OH business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Marietta, OH, 17 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $510.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $424.15, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $339.00 a month for 17 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 | $339.00 | $4,068.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $323.00 | $3,876.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $391.00 | $4,692.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $424.15 | $5,089.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $459.00 | $5,508.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $510.00 | $6,120.00 |
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 Marietta, OH
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.
Porting a number you already use in Marietta, 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 Marietta, OH?
740, 220, and 937, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Marietta, OH area?
1,378 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Marietta, OH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 17-person team that is $339.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $424.15 a month (checked September 28, 2026).