CallataGuidesMilledgeville, GA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Milledgeville, GA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 43,6442024 est.
- Establishments
- 862CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Milledgeville, GA micropolitan area
The Milledgeville, GA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Georgia and had 43,644 residents in July 2024, down 0.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 672nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 739th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Baldwin County, GA | 43,644 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Milledgeville, GA
County Business Patterns counted 862 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,279 people in mid-March with $579.8 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.4 employees per establishment. 49.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (192), accommodation and food services (127), and health care and social assistance (107).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 192 | 2,526 | $83,926,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 127 | 2,276 | $38,492,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 107 | 4,117 | $220,280,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 87 | 413 | $13,040,000 |
| Construction (23) | 60 | 321 | $16,272,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 58 | 242 | $10,610,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 57 | 306 | $17,368,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 36 | 928 | $32,698,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 35 | 84 | $3,371,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 21 | 1,152 | $102,775,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 20 | 277 (high noise) | $19,347,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 17 | 68 (high noise) | $2,712,000 |
| Information (51) | 13 | 140 | $7,066,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 11 | 200 | $3,929,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 9 | 159 (high noise) | $3,405,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 6 | 30 | $1,726,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 27 | $1,890,000 |
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.
How Milledgeville, GA's businesses compare
Milledgeville, GA has 19.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 19.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,664 (36.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.2% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 425 | 49.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 182 | 21.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 123 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 86 | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 45 | 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 Milledgeville, GA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 58 have a published Census count in Milledgeville, GA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (47), full-service restaurants (36), and physician practices (27). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 36.7 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 47 | 836 | 17.8 |
| Full-service restaurants | 36 | 1,009 | 28.0 |
| Physician practices | 27 | 182 | 6.7 |
| Law offices | 16 | 42 | 2.6 |
| Hotels and motels | 16 | 213 | 13.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 12 | 48 | 4.0 |
| Landscaping services | 12 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 11 | 85 | 7.7 |
| Child day care services | 11 | 190 | 17.3 |
| Electrical contractors | 10 | 71 | 7.1 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 10 | 18 | 1.8 |
| Home health care agencies | 9 | 174 | 19.3 |
| Dental offices | 8 | 69 | 8.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 8 | — | — |
| New car dealers | 8 | 266 | 33.3 |
| Residential property managers | 7 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 7 | 33 | 4.7 |
| Temporary help services | 7 | 258 | 36.9 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 6 | 107 | 17.8 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | 30 | 5.0 |
| Residential remodelers | 6 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 6 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 6 | 325 | 54.2 |
| Chiropractic offices | 5 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Milledgeville, GA area
The area's named cities and towns have 19 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 478 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 19 | 100% | Eastern |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milledgeville, GA | 16,664 | 478 | 19 |
Phone costs for a typical Milledgeville, GA business
The comparison below uses 15 users, the rounded average establishment size in Milledgeville, GA. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $374.25 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $450.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 15 people cost $299.00 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 | $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 Milledgeville, GA
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.
If you already have a number in Milledgeville, GA, 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 Milledgeville, GA?
478, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Milledgeville, GA area?
862 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Milledgeville, GA?
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).