CallataGuidesNew Ulm, MN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the New Ulm, MN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 25,7102024 est.
- Establishments
- 786CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
New Ulm, MN at a glance
The New Ulm, MN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Minnesota and had 25,710 residents in July 2024, down 0.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 861st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 770th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Brown County, MN | 25,710 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
New Ulm, MN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 786 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 12,995 people in mid-March with $663.4 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 16.5 employees per establishment. 51.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (105), other services (except public administration) (98), and construction (95).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 105 | 1,634 | $51,459,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 98 | 447 | $14,500,000 |
| Construction (23) | 95 | 448 | $44,070,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 90 | 2,188 | $122,155,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 62 | 1,123 | $17,334,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 57 | 452 | $30,479,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 55 | 1,305 | $75,124,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 44 | 424 | $25,058,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 41 | 2,928 | $193,494,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 31 | 481 | $31,870,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 27 | 224 | $8,127,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 25 | 161 (high noise) | $2,176,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 15 | 114 | $2,471,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 177 (high noise) | $10,929,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 14 | 659 (high noise) | $13,739,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 8 | 18 (high noise) | $1,162,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 194 (high noise) | $17,623,000 |
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 New Ulm, MN's businesses compare
New Ulm, MN has 30.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 24.4% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 16.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,048 (25.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 51.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.6% 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 | 400 | 51.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 163 | 20.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 102 | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 67 | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 52 | 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 New Ulm, MN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 54 have a published Census count in New Ulm, MN. The largest are insurance agencies and brokerages (24), full-service restaurants (19), and limited-service restaurants (17). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 42.8 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 24 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 19 | 422 | 22.2 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 17 | 371 | 21.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 14 | 61 | 4.4 |
| Electrical contractors | 14 | 91 | 6.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 14 | 51 | 3.6 |
| Drinking places | 11 | 77 | 7.0 |
| Law offices | 9 | 48 | 5.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 9 | 37 | 4.1 |
| Chiropractic offices | 8 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 8 | 59 | 7.4 |
| Site preparation contractors | 8 | 54 | 6.8 |
| Landscaping services | 8 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 69 | 8.6 |
| Dental offices | 7 | 81 | 11.6 |
| Home health care agencies | 7 | 219 | 31.3 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 7 | 55 | 7.9 |
| Civic and social organizations | 7 | 28 | 4.0 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 6 | 43 | 7.2 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 6 | — | — |
| New car dealers | 6 | 156 | 26.0 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 6 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 6 | 492 | 82.0 |
| Child day care services | 6 | 63 | 10.5 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the New Ulm, MN area
The area's named cities and towns have 19 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 19 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm, MN | 13,970 | 507 | 11 |
| Sleepy Eye, MN | 3,489 | 507 | 3 |
| Springfield, MN | 1,995 | 507 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical New Ulm, MN business
A 17-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in New Ulm, MN. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $510.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $424.15. 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 New Ulm, MN
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 New Ulm, MN 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 New Ulm, MN?
507, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the New Ulm, MN area?
786 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in New Ulm, MN?
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).