Thomaston, GA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Thomaston, GA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 28,3582024 est.
- Establishments
- 472CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Thomaston, GA at a glance
The Thomaston, GA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Georgia and had 28,358 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 839th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 896th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Upson County, GA | 28,358 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Thomaston, GA
County Business Patterns counted 472 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 6,142 people in mid-March with $266.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.0 employees per establishment. 53.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (92), other services (except public administration) (69), and health care and social assistance (59).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 92 | 1,125 | $30,870,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 69 | 383 | $12,526,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 59 | 1,622 | $82,148,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 50 | 794 | $13,811,000 |
| Construction (23) | 35 | 220 | $14,188,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 34 | 98 | $5,502,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 28 | 157 | $9,183,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 26 | 113 | $4,675,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 22 | 1,316 | $77,331,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 15 | 36 (high noise) | $1,007,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 13 | 41 | $2,414,000 |
| Information (51) | 7 | 51 | $3,461,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 73 (high noise) | $5,559,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 6 | 19 (high noise) | $554,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 5 | 74 (high noise) | $2,925,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 19 | $110,000 |
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 Thomaston, GA
Thomaston, GA has 16.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 32.3% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,354 (36.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 53.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.0% 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 | 250 | 53.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 99 | 21.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 68 | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 38 | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 14 | 3.0% | 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 Thomaston, GA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 29 have a published Census count in Thomaston, GA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (21), physician practices (19), and full-service restaurants (16).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 21 | 523 | 24.9 |
| Physician practices | 19 | 327 | 17.2 |
| Full-service restaurants | 16 | 238 | 14.9 |
| Landscaping services | 11 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 8 | 50 | 6.3 |
| Law offices | 7 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 7 | 61 | 8.7 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 6 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 6 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 6 | 66 | 11.0 |
| Home health care agencies | 5 | 82 | 16.4 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 5 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 5 | 78 | 15.6 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 5 | 27 | 5.4 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 5 | 237 | 47.4 |
| Dental offices | 4 | 28 | 7.0 |
| Janitorial services | 4 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 4 | — | — |
| Tire dealers | 4 | — | — |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 4 | 31 | 7.8 |
| Nonresidential property managers | 3 | 9 | 3.0 |
| Engineering services firms | 3 | — | — |
| Exterminating and pest control services | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Thomaston, GA
The area's named cities and towns have 37 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 762 has the most (70%). 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 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston, GA | 9,850 | 706, 762 | 34 |
Phone costs for a typical Thomaston, GA business
A 13-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Thomaston, GA. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $390.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $324.35. On Callata the same 13 people cost $259.00 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 | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
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 Thomaston, GA
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 Thomaston, GA, 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 Thomaston, GA?
762 and 706, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Thomaston, GA area?
472 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Thomaston, GA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).