Terre Haute, IN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Terre Haute, IN metro area.
- Population
- 169,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 3,558CBP 2023
- Counties
- 4
- Area codes
- 3
About the Terre Haute, IN metro area
The Terre Haute, IN metro area covers 4 counties in Indiana and had 169,000 residents in July 2024, up 0.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Vigo County, IN is the most populous, with 106,000 people. By population it ranks 266th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 284th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Vigo County, IN | 106,166 |
| Clay County, IN | 26,424 |
| Sullivan County, IN | 20,768 |
| Vermillion County, IN | 15,516 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Terre Haute, IN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 3,558 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 55,792 people in mid-March with $2.7 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.7 employees per establishment. 48.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (584), health care and social assistance (555), and other services (except public administration) (445).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 584 | 8,350 | $255,739,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 555 | 11,818 | $657,878,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 445 | 2,586 | $79,782,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 387 | 7,384 | $137,106,000 |
| Construction (23) | 305 | 3,261 | $246,679,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 215 | 1,171 | $59,810,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 199 | 1,342 | $83,875,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 157 | 9,522 | $627,233,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 145 | 1,570 | $60,585,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 133 | 2,157 | $121,989,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 124 | 1,456 | $90,840,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 117 | 562 | $25,837,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 55 | 536 | $8,631,000 |
| Information (51) | 46 | 645 | $35,123,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 37 | 2,059 | $59,592,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 24 | 667 | $71,968,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 11 | 91 | $11,420,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 8 | 25 | $910,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 8 | 586 (high noise) | $52,630,000 |
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.
Terre Haute, IN compared with the U.S.
Terre Haute, IN has 21.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 14.3% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $48,174 (29.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 48.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.4% 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 | 1,735 | 48.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 724 | 20.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 533 | 15.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 374 | 10.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 192 | 5.4% | 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 Terre Haute, IN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 104 have a published Census count in Terre Haute, IN. The largest are limited-service restaurants (125), full-service restaurants (121), and physician practices (87). Relative to population, medical laboratories are the most over-represented: 16.0 per 100,000 residents against 4.9 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 125 | 3,011 | 24.1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 121 | 2,686 | 22.2 |
| Physician practices | 87 | 822 | 9.4 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 60 | 266 | 4.4 |
| Child day care services | 58 | 367 | 6.3 |
| Law offices | 57 | 321 | 5.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 49 | 254 | 5.2 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 47 | 687 | 14.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 45 | 148 | 3.3 |
| Landscaping services | 45 | 223 | 5.0 |
| Dental offices | 41 | 339 | 8.3 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 38 | 261 | 6.9 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 34 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 34 | 131 | 3.9 |
| Electrical contractors | 32 | 234 | 7.3 |
| Site preparation contractors | 32 | 236 | 7.4 |
| Drinking places | 30 | 232 | 7.7 |
| Hotels and motels | 28 | 401 | 14.3 |
| Medical laboratories | 27 | 106 | 3.9 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 25 | 275 | 11.0 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 25 | 126 | 5.0 |
| New car dealers | 24 | 672 | 28.0 |
| Beauty salons | 24 | 73 | 3.0 |
| Used car dealers | 23 | 81 | 3.5 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 22 | 321 | 14.6 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Terre Haute, IN area
The area's named cities and towns have 111 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 812 has the most (74%). 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 9 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, IN | 58,531 | 812, 930 | 62 |
| Clinton, IN | 8,944 | 765 | 6 |
| Brazil, IN | 8,637 | 812, 930 | 9 |
| Sullivan, IN | 4,240 | 812 | 5 |
| Riley, IN | 3,161 | 812, 930 | 3 |
| Lewis, IN | 1,343 | 812 | 2 |
| Shelburn, IN | 1,111 | 812, 930 | 2 |
| Farmersburg, IN | 1,066 | 812 | 3 |
| Prairie Creek, IN | 1,059 | 812 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Terre Haute, IN business
A 16-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Terre Haute, IN. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $480.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $399.20. On Callata the same 16 people cost $319.00 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 | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
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 Terre Haute, IN
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 Terre Haute, IN, 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 Terre Haute, IN?
812, 930, and 765, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Terre Haute, IN area?
3,558 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Terre Haute, IN?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 16-person team that is $319.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $399.20 a month (checked September 28, 2026).