Monticello, IN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Monticello, IN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 24,8332024 est.
- Establishments
- 589CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 3
The Monticello, IN area
The Monticello, IN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Indiana and had 24,833 residents in July 2024, up 0.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 866th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 854th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| White County, IN | 24,833 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Monticello, IN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 589 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,057 people in mid-March with $383.9 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.7 employees per establishment. 56.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (93), construction (72), and other services (except public administration) (61).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 93 | 999 | $34,032,000 |
| Construction (23) | 72 | 278 | $15,514,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 61 | 271 | $7,676,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 56 | 651 | $10,621,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 43 | 254 | $14,774,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 39 | 3,276 | $176,013,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 39 | 703 | $34,237,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 36 | 278 | $11,412,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 34 | 154 | $8,507,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 29 | 300 (high noise) | $23,212,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 25 | 324 | $16,805,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 18 | 32 | $1,197,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 88 | $5,343,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 9 | 172 | $15,467,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 7 | 216 (high noise) | $3,651,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 6 | 18 | $377,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 16 (high noise) | $1,077,000 |
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.
Monticello, IN compared with the U.S.
Monticello, IN has 23.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 3.5% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,650 (30.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.6% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 330 | 56.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 122 | 20.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 68 | 11.6% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 46 | 7.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 21 | 3.6% | 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 Monticello, IN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 36 have a published Census count in Monticello, IN. The largest are full-service restaurants (21), site preparation contractors (14), and insurance agencies and brokerages (13). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 56.4 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 21 | 274 | 13.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 14 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | — | — |
| Limited-service restaurants | 13 | 219 | 16.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 12 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 11 | 70 | 6.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 8 | 36 | 4.5 |
| Physician practices | 7 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 6 | — | — |
| Law offices | 6 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | — | — |
| Solid waste collection companies | 6 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 6 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 6 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 5 | 64 | 12.8 |
| Beauty salons | 5 | 8 | 1.6 |
| Civic and social organizations | 5 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 4 | 8 | 2.0 |
| Janitorial services | 4 | 30 | 7.5 |
| Other services to buildings and dwellings | 4 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 4 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 4 | 15 | 3.8 |
| Hardware stores | 4 | 45 | 11.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Monticello, IN area
The area's named cities and towns have 21 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 574 has the most (43%). 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 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello, IN | 5,519 | 574 | 6 |
| Monon, IN | 3,333 | 219 | 2 |
| Brookston, IN | 1,640 | 765 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Monticello, IN business
The comparison below uses 14 users, the rounded average establishment size in Monticello, IN. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $349.30 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $420.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 14 people cost $279.00 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 | $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 Monticello, IN
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 Monticello, IN, 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 Monticello, IN?
574, 219, and 765, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Monticello, IN area?
589 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Monticello, IN?
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).