Oak Harbor, WA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Oak Harbor, WA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 86,4782024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,941CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Oak Harbor, WA at a glance
The Oak Harbor, WA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Washington and had 86,478 residents in July 2024, down 0.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 431st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 439th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Island County, WA | 86,478 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Oak Harbor, WA
County Business Patterns counted 1,941 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 14,486 people in mid-March with $694.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 7.5 employees per establishment. 61.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (362), retail trade (224), and health care and social assistance (197).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 362 | 1,582 | $103,666,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 224 | 2,565 | $90,149,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 197 | 2,882 | $155,578,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 180 | 786 | $50,443,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 174 | 838 | $27,900,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 171 | 2,267 | $71,682,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 141 | 362 | $19,578,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 136 | 758 | $36,398,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 72 | 306 | $21,705,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 64 | 626 | $38,734,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 50 | 342 | $10,058,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 36 | 219 | $16,309,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 35 | 249 | $8,990,000 |
| Information (51) | 33 | 203 (high noise) | $13,129,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 27 | 372 | $22,607,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 19 | 17 (high noise) | $1,249,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 12 | 69 | $3,265,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 15 (high noise) | $961,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 26 (high noise) | $1,685,000 |
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 Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor, WA has 22.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 8.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 7.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,915 (29.9% below the U.S. $68,342). 61.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 1.3% 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 | 1,192 | 61.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 381 | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 237 | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 103 | 5.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 26 | 1.3% | 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 Oak Harbor, WA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 83 have a published Census count in Oak Harbor, WA. The largest are residential remodelers (76), offices of real estate agents and brokers (68), and landscaping services (68). Relative to population, new single-family housing construction contractors are the most over-represented: 74.0 per 100,000 residents against 17.8 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Oak Harbor, WA
The area's named cities and towns have 21 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 360 has the most (90%). 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 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor, WA | 24,163 | 360, 564 | 21 |
Phone costs for a typical Oak Harbor, WA business
A 7-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Oak Harbor, WA. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $210.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $174.65. Callata comes to $139.00 a month for 7 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 | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
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 Oak Harbor, WA
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 Oak Harbor, WA 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 Oak Harbor, WA?
360 and 564, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Oak Harbor, WA area?
1,941 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Oak Harbor, WA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 7-person team that is $139.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $174.65 a month (checked September 28, 2026).