Wabash, IN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Wabash, IN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 30,7772024 est.
- Establishments
- 747CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
The Wabash, IN area
The Wabash, IN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Indiana and had 30,777 residents in July 2024, down 0.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 815th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 790th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Wabash County, IN | 30,777 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Wabash, IN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 747 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 10,893 people in mid-March with $536.4 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.6 employees per establishment. 52.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (110), other services (except public administration) (104), and health care and social assistance (88).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 110 | 1,248 | $43,948,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 104 | 504 | $14,450,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 88 | 2,104 | $94,952,000 |
| Construction (23) | 84 | 647 | $41,336,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 66 | 1,011 | $18,478,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 52 | 2,867 | $200,247,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 49 | 195 | $10,254,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 40 | 330 | $22,338,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 30 | 348 | $20,369,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 30 | 125 | $3,848,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 29 | 335 (high noise) | $15,776,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 24 | 130 | $7,550,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 11 | 184 (high noise) | $2,504,000 |
| Information (51) | 9 | 52 | $1,504,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 5 | 625 (high noise) | $22,853,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 54 | $3,093,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 57 (high noise) | $3,632,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 46 | $4,512,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 31 | $4,735,000 |
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.
Wabash, IN compared with the U.S.
Wabash, IN has 24.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, in line with the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,241 (27.9% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.6% 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 | 390 | 52.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 151 | 20.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 99 | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 63 | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 42 | 5.6% | 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 Wabash, IN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 46 have a published Census count in Wabash, IN. The largest are limited-service restaurants (25), full-service restaurants (21), and residential remodelers (14).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 25 | 477 | 19.1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 21 | 244 | 11.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 14 | 35 | 2.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | 67 | 5.2 |
| Physician practices | 12 | 103 | 8.6 |
| Law offices | 12 | 39 | 3.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 12 | 52 | 4.3 |
| Dental offices | 9 | 55 | 6.1 |
| Site preparation contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 9 | 32 | 3.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 9 | 28 | 3.1 |
| Optometry practices | 8 | — | — |
| Nursing care facilities | 8 | 349 | 43.6 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 8 | 74 | 9.3 |
| Chiropractic offices | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | 20 | 3.3 |
| Beauty salons | 6 | 9 | 1.5 |
| Civic and social organizations | 6 | — | — |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5 | — | — |
| Computer systems design services firms | 5 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 5 | 10 | 2.0 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 5 | 72 | 14.4 |
| Nursery, garden center and farm supply stores | 5 | 66 | 13.2 |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 5 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Wabash, IN area
The area's named cities and towns have 7 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 765 has the most (71%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagro, IN | 2,728 | 260 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Wabash, IN business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Wabash, IN, 15 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $450.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $374.25, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 15 people cost $299.00 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 | $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 Wabash, IN
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.
If you already have a number in Wabash, 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 Wabash, IN?
765 and 260, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Wabash, IN area?
747 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Wabash, IN?
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).