CallataGuidesUrbana, OH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Urbana, OH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 38,9072024 est.
- Establishments
- 566CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Urbana, OH micropolitan area
The Urbana, OH micropolitan area covers 1 county in Ohio and had 38,907 residents in July 2024, up 0.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 718th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 862nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Champaign County, OH | 38,907 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Urbana, OH's business base
County Business Patterns counted 566 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,605 people in mid-March with $442.4 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.2 employees per establishment. 55.1% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are other services (except public administration) (79), retail trade (78), and construction (52).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 79 | 340 | $8,888,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 78 | 936 | $30,051,000 |
| Construction (23) | 52 | 235 | $12,345,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 52 | 718 | $11,689,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 50 | 535 | $22,599,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 41 | 284 | $19,572,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 37 | 4,000 | $256,398,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 33 | 545 | $32,286,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 27 | 152 (high noise) | $8,485,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 27 | 63 (high noise) | $2,925,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 25 | 217 | $10,435,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 22 | 174 | $8,397,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 18 | 221 | $5,346,000 |
| Information (51) | 8 | 40 | $2,225,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 15 | $335,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 95 (high noise) | $8,356,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 3 | 7 | $171,000 |
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 Urbana, OH's businesses compare
Urbana, OH has 14.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 40.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.2 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,418 (24.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 55.1% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.3% 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 | 311 | 55.1% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 122 | 21.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 65 | 11.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 42 | 7.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 24 | 4.3% | 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 Urbana, OH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 40 have a published Census count in Urbana, OH. The largest are limited-service restaurants (21), landscaping services (15), and full-service restaurants (15).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 21 | 431 | 20.5 |
| Landscaping services | 15 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 15 | 177 | 11.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 12 | 33 | 2.8 |
| Physician practices | 9 | 39 | 4.3 |
| Law offices | 9 | 25 | 2.8 |
| General automotive repair shops | 9 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 8 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 8 | 43 | 5.4 |
| Dental offices | 7 | 65 | 9.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 7 | 31 | 4.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 7 | 65 | 9.3 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 7 | 169 | 24.1 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | 26 | 4.3 |
| Child day care services | 6 | 63 | 10.5 |
| Veterinary clinics | 5 | 34 | 6.8 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 5 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 5 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Beauty salons | 5 | — | — |
| Optometry practices | 4 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4 | 68 | 17.0 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 4 | 36 | 9.0 |
| Car washes | 4 | 5 | 1.3 |
| New car dealers | 4 | 85 | 21.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Urbana, OH
The area's named cities and towns have 18 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 937 has the most (78%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana, OH | 14,192 | 326, 937 | 8 |
| St. Paris, OH | 1,886 | 937 | 3 |
| Mechanicsburg, OH | 1,681 | 326, 937 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Urbana, OH business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Urbana, OH. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $450.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $374.25. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
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 Urbana, 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.
Porting a number you already use in Urbana, OH is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Urbana, OH?
937 and 326, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Urbana, OH area?
566 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Urbana, OH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).