CallataGuidesVan Wert, OH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Van Wert, OH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 28,8872024 est.
- Establishments
- 522CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Van Wert, OH micropolitan area
The Van Wert, OH micropolitan area covers 1 county in Ohio and had 28,887 residents in July 2024, down 0.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 834th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 881st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Van Wert County, OH | 28,887 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Van Wert, OH
County Business Patterns counted 522 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 10,772 people in mid-March with $536.7 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 20.6 employees per establishment. 46.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (85), other services (except public administration) (75), and health care and social assistance (62).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 85 | 1,133 | $37,149,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 75 | 442 | $8,514,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 62 | 1,845 | $119,287,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 55 | 900 | $12,061,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 39 | 3,931 | $196,298,000 |
| Construction (23) | 37 | 239 | $12,550,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 32 | 1,032 | $96,190,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 26 | 119 | $5,666,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 24 | 256 | $12,059,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 23 | 303 | $16,332,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 20 | 312 (high noise) | $9,736,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 14 | 119 | $2,207,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 9 | 29 (high noise) | $1,680,000 |
| Information (51) | 8 | 17 (high noise) | $1,120,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 39 | $672,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 39 (high noise) | $4,531,000 |
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 Van Wert, OH
Van Wert, OH has 18.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 26.5% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 20.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,828 (27.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 46.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.9% 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 | 245 | 46.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 102 | 19.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 86 | 16.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 58 | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 31 | 5.9% | 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 Van Wert, OH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 34 have a published Census count in Van Wert, OH. The largest are limited-service restaurants (22), full-service restaurants (18), and physician practices (11).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 22 | 446 | 20.3 |
| Full-service restaurants | 18 | 268 | 14.9 |
| Physician practices | 11 | 492 | 44.7 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 11 | 61 | 5.5 |
| Dental offices | 9 | — | — |
| Law offices | 9 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 7 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 7 | 91 | 13.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 6 | 25 | 4.2 |
| Residential remodelers | 6 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 5 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 5 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Car washes | 5 | 43 | 8.6 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | 55 | 11.0 |
| Mental health practices | 4 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 4 | 72 | 18.0 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 4 | — | — |
| Tax preparation services | 4 | — | — |
| Solid waste collection companies | 4 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 4 | 14 | 3.5 |
| New car dealers | 4 | 179 | 44.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 4 | 64 | 16.0 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 4 | 89 | 22.3 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Van Wert, OH
The area's named cities and towns have 18 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 419 has the most (72%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert, OH | 11,123 | 419, 567 | 11 |
Phone costs for a typical Van Wert, OH business
The comparison below uses 21 users, the rounded average establishment size in Van Wert, OH. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $523.95 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $630.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 21 people cost $419.00 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 | $419.00 | $5,028.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $399.00 | $4,788.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $483.00 | $5,796.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $523.95 | $6,287.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $567.00 | $6,804.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $630.00 | $7,560.00 |
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 Van Wert, OH
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 Van Wert, OH, 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 Van Wert, OH?
419 and 567, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Van Wert, OH area?
522 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Van Wert, OH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 21-person team that is $419.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $523.95 a month (checked September 28, 2026).