Mount Vernon, OH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Mount Vernon, OH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 63,8482024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,121CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 4
Mount Vernon, OH at a glance
The Mount Vernon, OH micropolitan area covers 1 county in Ohio and had 63,848 residents in July 2024, up 1.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 528th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 615th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Knox County, OH | 63,848 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Mount Vernon, OH
County Business Patterns counted 1,121 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 17,629 people in mid-March with $876.9 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.7 employees per establishment. 48.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (156), health care and social assistance (142), and other services (except public administration) (140).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 156 | 2,210 | $67,517,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 142 | 3,172 | $165,788,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 140 | 777 | $23,044,000 |
| Construction (23) | 129 | 1,018 | $70,450,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 108 | 1,685 | $31,503,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 72 | 4,027 | $296,019,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 58 | 518 | $19,086,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 55 | 352 | $19,984,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 55 | 415 | $31,476,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 54 | 170 | $7,322,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 50 | 515 | $27,916,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 33 | 168 (high noise) | $9,432,000 |
| Information (51) | 18 | 114 (high noise) | $5,818,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 87 | $1,851,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 12 | 86 | $4,945,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 10 | 2,105 (high noise) | $74,083,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 6 | 10 (high noise) | $383,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 67 (high noise) | $5,833,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 133 (high noise) | $14,493,000 |
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.
Mount Vernon, OH compared with the U.S.
Mount Vernon, OH has 17.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 28.6% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,744 (27.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 48.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.7% 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 | 540 | 48.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 256 | 22.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 166 | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 117 | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 42 | 3.7% | 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 Mount Vernon, OH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 55 have a published Census count in Mount Vernon, OH. The largest are limited-service restaurants (52), full-service restaurants (26), and plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (24). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 18.8 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 52 | 939 | 18.1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 26 | 469 | 18.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 24 | 226 | 9.4 |
| Landscaping services | 23 | 122 | 5.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 20 | 50 | 2.5 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 19 | 27 | 1.4 |
| Dental offices | 16 | 148 | 9.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 16 | 64 | 4.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 15 | 68 | 4.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 14 | 69 | 4.9 |
| Site preparation contractors | 12 | 82 | 6.8 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 12 | 43 | 3.6 |
| Beauty salons | 11 | 68 | 6.2 |
| Child day care services | 11 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 345 | 34.5 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 9 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 9 | 27 | 3.0 |
| Home health care agencies | 8 | 150 | 18.8 |
| Law offices | 8 | — | — |
| Used car dealers | 8 | 47 | 5.9 |
| Civic and social organizations | 8 | 111 | 13.9 |
| Chiropractic offices | 7 | 27 | 3.9 |
| Veterinary clinics | 7 | 108 | 15.4 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 | 116 | 16.6 |
| Physician practices | 6 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Mount Vernon, OH
The area's named cities and towns have 35 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 4 area codes; 740 has the most (86%). 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 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon, OH | 17,329 | 740 | 17 |
| Fredericktown, OH | 2,658 | 220, 740 | 4 |
| Gambier, OH | 2,338 | 740 | 3 |
| Centerburg, OH | 1,701 | 740 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Mount Vernon, OH business
The comparison below uses 16 users, the rounded average establishment size in Mount Vernon, OH. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $399.20 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $480.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 16 people cost $319.00 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 | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
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 Mount Vernon, 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.
If you already have a number in Mount Vernon, OH, 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 Mount Vernon, OH?
740, 220, 937, and 326, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Mount Vernon, OH area?
1,121 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Mount Vernon, OH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 16-person team that is $319.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $399.20 a month (checked September 28, 2026).