Owosso, MI business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Owosso, MI micropolitan area.
- Population
- 67,9822024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,202CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 3
Owosso, MI at a glance
The Owosso, MI micropolitan area covers 1 county in Michigan and had 67,982 residents in July 2024, down 0.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 499th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 589th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Shiawassee County, MI | 67,982 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Owosso, MI's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,202 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 14,259 people in mid-March with $655.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.9 employees per establishment. 52.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (198), health care and social assistance (150), and other services (except public administration) (150).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 198 | 2,749 | $100,528,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 150 | 2,845 | $155,471,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 150 | 663 | $21,072,000 |
| Construction (23) | 146 | 662 | $40,668,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 119 | 1,845 | $33,793,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 71 | 403 | $19,832,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 65 | 296 (high noise) | $18,206,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 60 | 2,042 | $106,201,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 50 | 260 (high noise) | $16,090,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 40 | 368 | $22,437,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 40 | 630 | $45,440,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 38 | 122 | $5,622,000 |
| Information (51) | 25 | 386 | $25,449,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 21 | 129 | $3,811,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 16 | 734 (high noise) | $26,947,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 12 | $634,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 11 (high noise) | $845,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 85 (high noise) | $11,677,000 |
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.
Owosso, MI compared with the U.S.
Owosso, MI has 17.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 28.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,959 (32.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.5% 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 | 633 | 52.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 264 | 22.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 149 | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 112 | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 42 | 3.5% | 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 Owosso, MI
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 65 have a published Census count in Owosso, MI. The largest are limited-service restaurants (53), physician practices (38), and full-service restaurants (31). Relative to population, poured concrete foundation and structure contractors are the most over-represented: 14.7 per 100,000 residents against 6.9 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 53 | 1,026 | 19.4 |
| Physician practices | 38 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 31 | 570 | 18.4 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 26 | 101 | 3.9 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 23 | 133 | 5.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 22 | 55 | 2.5 |
| Landscaping services | 22 | 56 | 2.5 |
| Electrical contractors | 19 | 97 | 5.1 |
| Dental offices | 18 | 154 | 8.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 16 | 120 | 7.5 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 15 | 178 | 11.9 |
| Child day care services | 14 | 113 | 8.1 |
| Veterinary clinics | 11 | 63 | 5.7 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 11 | 29 | 2.6 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 10 | 25 | 2.5 |
| Beauty salons | 10 | 29 | 2.9 |
| Home health care agencies | 9 | 233 | 25.9 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9 | 106 | 11.8 |
| Law offices | 9 | — | — |
| Management consulting firms | 9 | 23 | 2.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 9 | 20 | 2.2 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 9 | 281 | 31.2 |
| Pet care services (except veterinary) | 9 | — | — |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 8 | 270 | 33.8 |
| Site preparation contractors | 8 | 41 | 5.1 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Owosso, MI area
The area's named cities and towns have 33 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 989 has the most (70%). 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 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso, MI | 14,544 | 989 | 18 |
| Perry, MI | 4,185 | 517 | 2 |
| Durand, MI | 3,483 | 989 | 4 |
| Laingsburg, MI | 1,411 | 517 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Owosso, MI business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Owosso, MI, 12 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $360.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $299.40, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Owosso, MI
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 Owosso, MI 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 Owosso, MI?
989, 517, and 810, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Owosso, MI area?
1,202 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Owosso, MI?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).