CallataGuidesShelton, WA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Shelton, WA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 69,6322024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,072CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Shelton, WA at a glance
The Shelton, WA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Washington and had 69,632 residents in July 2024, up 6.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 492nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 636th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Mason County, WA | 69,632 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Shelton, WA
County Business Patterns counted 1,072 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 10,138 people in mid-March with $511.1 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.5 employees per establishment. 60.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (198), retail trade (129), and accommodation and food services (122).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 198 | 755 | $38,183,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 129 | 2,006 | $87,291,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 122 | 2,010 | $69,354,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 103 | 573 | $20,020,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 100 | 1,894 | $121,588,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 70 | 332 | $15,121,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 67 | 222 | $11,362,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 64 | 114 | $4,784,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 48 | 496 | $32,801,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 42 | 292 | $19,812,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 41 | 773 | $49,541,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 27 | 164 | $9,422,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 19 | 199 | $7,671,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 99 | $6,238,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 10 | 146 | $14,663,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 9 | 28 (high noise) | $905,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 25 (high noise) | $1,942,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 10 | $363,000 |
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 Shelton, WA
Shelton, WA has 15.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 37.4% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,417 (26.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 60.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.2% 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 | 641 | 60.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 201 | 18.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 135 | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 68 | 6.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 24 | 2.2% | 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 Shelton, WA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 59 have a published Census count in Shelton, WA. The largest are new single-family housing construction contractors (41), full-service restaurants (38), and offices of real estate agents and brokers (34). Relative to population, new single-family housing construction contractors are the most over-represented: 58.9 per 100,000 residents against 17.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 41 | 198 | 4.8 |
| Full-service restaurants | 38 | 427 | 11.2 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 34 | 64 | 1.9 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 32 | 506 | 15.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 31 | 69 | 2.2 |
| Landscaping services | 31 | 101 | 3.3 |
| Site preparation contractors | 19 | 52 | 2.7 |
| Electrical contractors | 16 | 47 | 2.9 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 15 | 60 | 4.0 |
| Dental offices | 14 | 104 | 7.4 |
| General automotive repair shops | 14 | 70 | 5.0 |
| Janitorial services | 13 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 11 | 395 | 35.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | 40 | 4.0 |
| Roofing contractors | 10 | 60 | 6.0 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 10 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 10 | 60 | 6.0 |
| Management consulting firms | 9 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 9 | 100 | 11.1 |
| Child day care services | 9 | — | — |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | 236 | 29.5 |
| Physician practices | 7 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 7 | 25 | 3.6 |
| Residential property managers | 7 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Shelton, WA
The area's named cities and towns have 13 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 13 | 100% | Pacific |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton, WA | 10,737 | 360 | 13 |
Phone costs for a typical Shelton, WA business
The comparison below uses 9 users, the rounded average establishment size in Shelton, WA. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $224.55 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $270.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 9 people cost $179.00 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 | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
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 Shelton, WA
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.
If you already have a number in Shelton, WA, 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 Shelton, WA?
360, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Shelton, WA area?
1,072 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Shelton, WA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 9-person team that is $179.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $224.55 a month (checked September 28, 2026).