CallataGuidesSidney, OH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Sidney, OH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 47,9522024 est.
- Establishments
- 989CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Sidney, OH micropolitan area
The Sidney, OH micropolitan area covers 1 county in Ohio and had 47,952 residents in July 2024, down 0.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 628th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 678th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Shelby County, OH | 47,952 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Sidney, OH's business base
County Business Patterns counted 989 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 24,487 people in mid-March with $1.5 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 24.8 employees per establishment. 44.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (144), manufacturing (123), and construction (114).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 144 | 2,008 | $65,654,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 123 | 11,804 | $891,277,000 |
| Construction (23) | 114 | 1,482 | $110,537,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 103 | 1,745 | $89,862,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 100 | 543 | $17,117,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 84 | 1,441 | $24,140,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 65 | 302 | $20,401,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 53 | 468 | $37,316,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 45 | 1,707 | $84,630,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 45 | 1,599 | $60,440,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 34 | 90 | $3,958,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 32 | 584 | $46,669,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 15 | 242 | $3,881,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 99 (high noise) | $5,470,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 27 | $1,197,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 226 | $18,193,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 93 | $2,875,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 13 (high noise) | $954,000 |
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 Sidney, OH
Sidney, OH has 20.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 16.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 24.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $60,679 (11.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 44.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 7.7% 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 | 438 | 44.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 197 | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 153 | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 124 | 12.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 76 | 7.7% | 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 Sidney, OH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 56 have a published Census count in Sidney, OH. The largest are physician practices (30), full-service restaurants (30), and limited-service restaurants (29). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 25.0 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician practices | 30 | 236 | 7.9 |
| Full-service restaurants | 30 | 534 | 17.8 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 29 | 672 | 23.2 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 25 | 101 | 4.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 15 | 278 | 18.5 |
| Electrical contractors | 14 | 503 | 35.9 |
| General automotive repair shops | 14 | — | — |
| Law offices | 13 | 76 | 5.8 |
| Site preparation contractors | 12 | 70 | 5.8 |
| Landscaping services | 12 | 55 | 4.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 11 | 57 | 5.2 |
| Dental offices | 10 | 89 | 8.9 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 10 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 10 | 76 | 7.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 9 | 10 | 1.1 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 9 | 49 | 5.4 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 9 | — | — |
| Temporary help services | 9 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 8 | 42 | 5.3 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 8 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 7 | 58 | 8.3 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 7 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 7 | 98 | 14.0 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | 47 | 7.8 |
| Engineering services firms | 6 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Sidney, OH
The area's named cities and towns have 34 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 937 has the most (91%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney, OH | 20,392 | 326, 937 | 19 |
| Fort Loramie, OH | 1,589 | 326, 937 | 4 |
| Anna, OH | 1,465 | 937 | 3 |
| Jackson Center, OH | 1,438 | 937 | 4 |
| Botkins, OH | 1,183 | 937 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Sidney, OH business
The comparison below uses 25 users, the rounded average establishment size in Sidney, OH. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $623.75 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $750.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 25 people cost $499.00 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 | $499.00 | $5,988.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $475.00 | $5,700.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $575.00 | $6,900.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $623.75 | $7,485.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $675.00 | $8,100.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $750.00 | $9,000.00 |
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 Sidney, OH
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 Sidney, OH, 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 Sidney, OH?
937 and 326, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Sidney, OH area?
989 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Sidney, OH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 25-person team that is $499.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $623.75 a month (checked September 28, 2026).