Stevens Point, WI business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Stevens Point-Plover, WI micropolitan area.
- Population
- 72,0402024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,715CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 3
The Stevens Point, WI area
The Stevens Point-Plover, WI micropolitan area covers 1 county in Wisconsin and had 72,040 residents in July 2024, up 2.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 481st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 478th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Portage County, WI | 72,040 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Stevens Point, WI
County Business Patterns counted 1,715 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 29,656 people in mid-March with $1.6 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 17.3 employees per establishment. 47.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are accommodation and food services (224), health care and social assistance (216), and retail trade (212).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 224 | 2,686 | $50,008,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 216 | 3,314 | $174,480,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 212 | 3,884 | $118,477,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 189 | 1,162 | $36,646,000 |
| Construction (23) | 164 | 1,256 | $96,987,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 126 | 4,761 | $447,656,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 100 | 1,302 | $95,574,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 84 | 2,426 | $123,277,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 80 | 1,094 | $77,359,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 80 | 1,176 | $38,411,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 74 | 5,002 | $301,996,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 59 | 210 | $8,273,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 39 | 594 | $15,874,000 |
| Information (51) | 28 | 216 | $11,244,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 17 | 259 (high noise) | $6,405,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 10 | 160 | $7,083,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 8 | 26 (high noise) | $2,211,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 103 (high noise) | $10,172,000 |
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.
Stevens Point, WI compared with the U.S.
Stevens Point, WI has 23.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 3.2% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 17.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $54,777 (19.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 47.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.3% 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 | 816 | 47.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 366 | 21.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 261 | 15.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 181 | 10.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 90 | 5.3% | 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 Stevens Point, WI
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 84 have a published Census count in Stevens Point, WI. The largest are full-service restaurants (72), physician practices (62), and drinking places (54). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 75.0 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 72 | 860 | 11.9 |
| Physician practices | 62 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 54 | 308 | 5.7 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 53 | 980 | 18.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 31 | 143 | 4.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 28 | 76 | 2.7 |
| Dental offices | 24 | 208 | 8.7 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 24 | 118 | 4.9 |
| Landscaping services | 24 | 138 | 5.8 |
| General automotive repair shops | 23 | 91 | 4.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 19 | 164 | 8.6 |
| Beauty salons | 19 | 96 | 5.1 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 16 | 25 | 1.6 |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 15 | 307 | 20.5 |
| Law offices | 14 | 67 | 4.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 14 | 154 | 11.0 |
| Chiropractic offices | 13 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 12 | 64 | 5.3 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 11 | 48 | 4.4 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 11 | 257 | 23.4 |
| Site preparation contractors | 11 | 96 | 8.7 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 11 | 107 | 9.7 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 11 | 296 | 26.9 |
| Engineering services firms | 10 | 142 | 14.2 |
| Electrical contractors | 10 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Stevens Point, WI area
The area's named cities and towns have 43 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 715 has the most (86%). 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 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point, WI | 26,465 | 534, 715 | 32 |
| Sharon, WI | 2,134 | 262 | 2 |
| Amherst, WI | 1,418 | 534, 715 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Stevens Point, WI business
The comparison below uses 17 users, the rounded average establishment size in Stevens Point, WI. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $424.15 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $510.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 17 people cost $339.00 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 | $339.00 | $4,068.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $323.00 | $3,876.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $391.00 | $4,692.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $424.15 | $5,089.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $459.00 | $5,508.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $510.00 | $6,120.00 |
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 Stevens Point, WI
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 Stevens Point, WI, 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 Stevens Point, WI?
715, 534, and 262, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Stevens Point, WI area?
1,715 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Stevens Point, WI?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 17-person team that is $339.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $424.15 a month (checked September 28, 2026).