CallataGuidesSault Ste. Marie, MI business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Sault Ste. Marie, MI micropolitan area.
- Population
- 36,2532024 est.
- Establishments
- 778CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Sault Ste. Marie, MI at a glance
The Sault Ste. Marie, MI micropolitan area covers 1 county in Michigan and had 36,253 residents in July 2024, down 1.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 766th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 777th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Chippewa County, MI | 36,253 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
County Business Patterns counted 778 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,650 people in mid-March with $376.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.1 employees per establishment. 57.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (131), accommodation and food services (107), and other services (except public administration) (95).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 131 | 1,589 | $49,445,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 107 | 2,141 | $64,021,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 95 | 289 | $7,314,000 |
| Construction (23) | 94 | 431 | $47,300,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 86 | 1,978 | $96,782,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 50 | 287 | $11,705,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 42 | 263 (high noise) | $13,438,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 29 | 113 | $4,250,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 28 | 265 | $14,740,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 26 | 155 | $8,012,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 24 | 653 | $30,121,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 24 | 161 | $7,597,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 14 | 56 | $2,723,000 |
| Information (51) | 12 | 74 (high noise) | $3,270,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 92 (high noise) | $10,428,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 58 | $1,721,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 8 (high noise) | $378,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 36 (high noise) | $2,888,000 |
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 Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Sault Ste. Marie, MI has 21.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 12.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,487 (36.4% below the U.S. $68,342). 57.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.7% 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 | 447 | 57.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 134 | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 116 | 15.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 56 | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 21 | 2.7% | 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 Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 46 have a published Census count in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The largest are full-service restaurants (33), limited-service restaurants (22), and physician practices (18). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 38.6 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 33 | 365 | 11.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 22 | 283 | 12.9 |
| Physician practices | 18 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 16 | 215 | 13.4 |
| Residential remodelers | 15 | 54 | 3.6 |
| Drinking places | 14 | 111 | 7.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 12 | 43 | 3.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 12 | 42 | 3.5 |
| Law offices | 11 | 24 | 2.2 |
| Site preparation contractors | 11 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 10 | 54 | 5.4 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 131 | 13.1 |
| Beauty salons | 10 | 28 | 2.8 |
| Electrical contractors | 8 | 32 | 4.0 |
| Gift, novelty and souvenir stores | 8 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 7 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 7 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 6 | 69 | 11.5 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | — | — |
| Masonry contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | 81 | 13.5 |
| Child day care services | 6 | 20 | 3.3 |
| Dental offices | 5 | 38 | 7.6 |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 5 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
The area's named cities and towns have 20 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 906 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 906 | 20 | 100% | Eastern and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinross, MI | 6,674 | 906 | 4 |
| Pickford, MI | 1,554 | 906 | 3 |
| Rudyard, MI | 1,298 | 906 | 5 |
Phone costs for a typical Sault Ste. Marie, MI business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 11 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $330.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $274.45, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 11 people cost $219.00 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 | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
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 Sault Ste. Marie, MI
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.
If you already have a number in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
906, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Sault Ste. Marie, MI area?
778 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).