Muncie, IN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Muncie, IN metro area.
- Population
- 113,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,314CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Muncie, IN metro area
The Muncie, IN metro area covers 1 county in Indiana and had 113,000 residents in July 2024, up 0.9% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 366th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 382nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Delaware County, IN | 112,951 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Muncie, IN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 2,314 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 40,098 people in mid-March with $2.0 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 17.3 employees per establishment. 44.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (382), health care and social assistance (341), and other services (except public administration) (262).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 382 | 5,909 | $195,605,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 341 | 10,573 | $604,073,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 262 | 1,883 | $57,402,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 227 | 5,228 | $87,287,000 |
| Construction (23) | 188 | 1,743 | $120,115,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 142 | 1,891 | $175,368,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 141 | 1,034 | $45,749,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 132 | 3,210 | $139,127,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 120 | 611 | $25,148,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 110 | 4,036 | $247,231,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 96 | 1,181 | $70,490,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 50 | 506 | $9,870,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 46 | 789 | $55,406,000 |
| Information (51) | 27 | 717 | $57,933,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 19 | 156 | $3,080,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 17 | 418 (high noise) | $44,762,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 165 | $15,462,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 8 | $135,000 |
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 Muncie, IN
Muncie, IN has 20.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 16.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 17.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $48,826 (28.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 44.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.6% 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 | 1,017 | 44.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 521 | 22.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 344 | 14.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 278 | 12.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 153 | 6.6% | 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 Muncie, IN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 94 have a published Census count in Muncie, IN. The largest are limited-service restaurants (93), physician practices (70), and full-service restaurants (68). Relative to population, nursing care facilities are the most over-represented: 13.3 per 100,000 residents against 5.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 93 | 2,452 | 26.4 |
| Physician practices | 70 | 1,848 | 26.4 |
| Full-service restaurants | 68 | 2,050 | 30.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 44 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 43 | 1,562 | 36.3 |
| Dental offices | 39 | 271 | 6.9 |
| Residential remodelers | 36 | 154 | 4.3 |
| Residential property managers | 28 | 222 | 7.9 |
| Janitorial services | 28 | 208 | 7.4 |
| Law offices | 26 | 109 | 4.2 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 26 | 220 | 8.5 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 25 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 24 | 138 | 5.8 |
| Child day care services | 22 | 472 | 21.5 |
| Electrical contractors | 20 | 125 | 6.3 |
| Mental health practices | 17 | 266 | 15.6 |
| Nursing care facilities | 15 | 1,496 | 99.7 |
| Drinking places | 15 | 159 | 10.6 |
| Beauty salons | 15 | 128 | 8.5 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 14 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 14 | 327 | 23.4 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 14 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 14 | 171 | 12.2 |
| Site preparation contractors | 13 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 13 | 164 | 12.6 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Muncie, IN
The area's named cities and towns have 58 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 765 has the most (95%). 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 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie, IN | 65,320 | 765 | 39 |
| Yorktown, IN | 11,900 | 765 | 6 |
| Hamilton, IN | 7,301 | 260 | 3 |
| Albany, IN | 2,291 | 765 | 3 |
| Eaton, IN | 1,594 | 765 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Muncie, IN business
The comparison below uses 17 users, the rounded average establishment size in Muncie, IN. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $424.15 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $510.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. 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 Muncie, IN
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 Muncie, IN 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 Muncie, IN?
765 and 260, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Muncie, IN area?
2,314 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Muncie, IN?
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).