CallataGuidesMiddlesborough, KY business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Middlesborough, KY micropolitan area.
- Population
- 23,0512024 est.
- Establishments
- 436CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Middlesborough, KY at a glance
The Middlesborough, KY micropolitan area covers 1 county in Kentucky and had 23,051 residents in July 2024, down 4.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 875th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 904th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Bell County, KY | 23,051 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Middlesborough, KY
County Business Patterns counted 436 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 6,692 people in mid-March with $259.7 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.3 employees per establishment. 41.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (106), health care and social assistance (69), and accommodation and food services (55).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 106 | 1,413 | $44,754,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 69 | 1,155 | $50,862,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 55 | 1,033 | $16,794,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 42 | 163 | $4,064,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 31 | 221 | $12,339,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 24 | 125 | $5,801,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 18 | 71 | $2,345,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 15 | 1,456 (high noise) | $68,265,000 |
| Construction (23) | 13 | 138 | $8,599,000 |
| Information (51) | 13 | 38 | $1,429,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 10 | 82 | $4,033,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 8 | 91 | $2,771,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 7 | 324 (high noise) | $20,623,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 7 | 118 | $4,454,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 98 (high noise) | $7,227,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 6 | 14 | $164,000 |
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.
Middlesborough, KY compared with the U.S.
Middlesborough, KY has 18.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 23.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $38,808 (43.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 41.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.0% 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 | 180 | 41.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 120 | 27.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 69 | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 38 | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 26 | 6.0% | 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 Middlesborough, KY
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 23 have a published Census count in Middlesborough, KY. The largest are limited-service restaurants (29), physician practices (21), and full-service restaurants (16). Relative to population, limited-service restaurants are the most over-represented: 125.8 per 100,000 residents against 79.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 29 | 624 | 21.5 |
| Physician practices | 21 | 151 | 7.2 |
| Full-service restaurants | 16 | 316 | 19.8 |
| Law offices | 11 | 22 | 2.0 |
| Dental offices | 9 | 70 | 7.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9 | 109 | 12.1 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 7 | 47 | 6.7 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 7 | 330 | 47.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 6 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 5 | — | — |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 5 | 32 | 6.4 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 4 | 9 | 2.3 |
| Janitorial services | 4 | 81 | 20.3 |
| Hotels and motels | 4 | 73 | 18.3 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 4 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 3 | 22 | 7.3 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 3 | 59 | 19.7 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 3 | 23 | 7.7 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 3 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 3 | 4 | 1.3 |
| New car dealers | 3 | 108 | 36.0 |
| Tire dealers | 3 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Furniture stores | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Middlesborough, KY
The area's named cities and towns have 5 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 606 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | 5 | 100% | Eastern and Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville, KY | 1,566 | 606 | 5 |
Phone costs for a typical Middlesborough, KY business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Middlesborough, KY. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $450.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $374.25. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 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 | $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 Middlesborough, KY
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 Middlesborough, KY 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 Middlesborough, KY?
606, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Middlesborough, KY area?
436 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Middlesborough, KY?
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).