Sebring, FL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Sebring, FL metro area.
- Population
- 110,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,138CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Sebring, FL area
The Sebring, FL metro area covers 1 county in Florida and had 110,000 residents in July 2024, up 8.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 370th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 405th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Highlands County, FL | 109,778 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Sebring, FL
County Business Patterns counted 2,138 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 22,996 people in mid-March with $973.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 10.8 employees per establishment. 56.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (329), health care and social assistance (326), and construction (267).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 329 | 5,077 | $165,300,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 326 | 5,657 | $352,144,000 |
| Construction (23) | 267 | 1,620 | $79,785,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 236 | 1,049 | $32,124,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 161 | 3,050 | $61,660,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 153 | 668 | $31,573,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 139 | 1,759 | $62,280,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 113 | 307 | $11,724,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 97 | 516 | $33,456,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 73 | 503 | $32,331,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 69 | 227 | $10,048,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 55 | 944 | $46,810,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 35 | 751 | $10,524,000 |
| Information (51) | 28 | 258 (high noise) | $13,301,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 23 | 153 | $8,770,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 19 | 322 | $11,265,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 10 | 95 | $7,832,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 39 (high noise) | $2,176,000 |
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.
Sebring, FL compared with the U.S.
Sebring, FL has 19.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 20.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 10.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $42,317 (38.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.4% 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 | 1,213 | 56.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 413 | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 251 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 187 | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 72 | 3.4% | 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 Sebring, FL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 88 have a published Census count in Sebring, FL. The largest are physician practices (99), limited-service restaurants (62), and landscaping services (60). Relative to population, exterminating and pest control services are the most over-represented: 11.8 per 100,000 residents against 4.9 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Sebring, FL
The area's named cities and towns have 67 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 863 | 67 | 100% | Eastern |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring, FL | 11,795 | 863 | 23 |
| Avon Park, FL | 10,415 | 863 | 29 |
| Lake Placid, FL | 2,561 | 863 | 15 |
Phone costs for a typical Sebring, FL business
The comparison below uses 11 users, the rounded average establishment size in Sebring, FL. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $274.45 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $330.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $219.00 a month for 11 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 | $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 Sebring, FL
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Sebring, FL 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 Sebring, FL?
863, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Sebring, FL area?
2,138 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Sebring, FL?
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).