Stillwater, OK business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Stillwater, OK micropolitan area.
- Population
- 84,1992024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,826CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 5
Stillwater, OK at a glance
The Stillwater, OK micropolitan area covers 1 county in Oklahoma and had 84,199 residents in July 2024, up 3.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 437th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 458th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Payne County, OK | 84,199 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Stillwater, OK
County Business Patterns counted 1,826 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 22,510 people in mid-March with $931.9 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.3 employees per establishment. 50.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (295), accommodation and food services (222), and other services (except public administration) (201).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 295 | 4,197 | $127,787,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 222 | 4,807 | $82,919,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 201 | 1,500 | $49,235,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 185 | 3,287 | $184,256,000 |
| Construction (23) | 169 | 1,413 | $85,563,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 146 | 1,101 | $53,341,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 112 | 712 | $40,937,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 95 | 501 | $17,926,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 88 | 994 | $46,951,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 60 | 1,380 | $84,220,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 56 | 396 | $23,881,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 50 | 502 | $46,472,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 44 | 388 | $24,802,000 |
| Information (51) | 37 | 286 | $16,288,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 28 | 433 | $11,923,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 19 | 186 | $4,606,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 9 | 277 | $19,552,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 139 (high noise) | $11,067,000 |
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.
How Stillwater, OK's businesses compare
Stillwater, OK has 21.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 11.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $41,400 (39.4% below the U.S. $68,342). 50.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.2% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 923 | 50.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 371 | 20.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 279 | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 174 | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 77 | 4.2% | 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 Stillwater, OK
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 79 have a published Census count in Stillwater, OK. The largest are limited-service restaurants (64), full-service restaurants (61), and physician practices (34). Relative to population, civic and social organizations are the most over-represented: 14.3 per 100,000 residents against 7.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 64 | 2,063 | 32.2 |
| Full-service restaurants | 61 | 1,720 | 28.2 |
| Physician practices | 34 | 179 | 5.3 |
| Law offices | 34 | 89 | 2.6 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 34 | 130 | 3.8 |
| Landscaping services | 31 | 151 | 4.9 |
| Dental offices | 30 | 202 | 6.7 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 28 | 199 | 7.1 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 27 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 23 | 133 | 5.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 22 | 265 | 12.0 |
| General automotive repair shops | 18 | 90 | 5.0 |
| Veterinary clinics | 14 | 148 | 10.6 |
| Beauty salons | 14 | 89 | 6.4 |
| Drinking places | 13 | 166 | 12.8 |
| Child day care services | 13 | 234 | 18.0 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 12 | 44 | 3.7 |
| Civic and social organizations | 12 | 125 | 10.4 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 11 | 172 | 15.6 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 11 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 11 | 160 | 14.5 |
| Janitorial services | 11 | 133 | 12.1 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 11 | — | — |
| Engineering services firms | 10 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 10 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Stillwater, OK
The area's named cities and towns have 48 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 5 area codes; 405 has the most (58%). 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 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater, OK | 50,138 | 405, 572 | 29 |
| Cushing, OK | 8,444 | 539, 918 | 9 |
| Perkins, OK | 3,292 | 405, 572 | 3 |
| Yale, OK | 1,075 | 539, 918 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Stillwater, OK business
A 12-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Stillwater, OK. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $360.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $299.40. On Callata the same 12 people cost $239.00 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Stillwater, OK
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.
If you already have a number in Stillwater, OK, 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 Stillwater, OK?
405, 918, 572, 539, and 580, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Stillwater, OK area?
1,826 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Stillwater, OK?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).