Wapakoneta, OH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Wapakoneta, OH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 45,9222024 est.
- Establishments
- 992CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Wapakoneta, OH at a glance
The Wapakoneta, OH micropolitan area covers 1 county in Ohio and had 45,922 residents in July 2024, down 1.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 648th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 674th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Auglaize County, OH | 45,922 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Wapakoneta, OH
County Business Patterns counted 992 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 23,217 people in mid-March with $1.4 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 23.4 employees per establishment. 45.1% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (144), other services (except public administration) (126), and health care and social assistance (108).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 144 | 2,292 | $68,117,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 126 | 1,246 | $38,262,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 108 | 2,354 | $98,896,000 |
| Construction (23) | 94 | 943 | $67,184,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 93 | 1,576 | $25,441,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 92 | 10,941 | $845,179,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 72 | 766 | $39,431,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 66 | 276 (high noise) | $21,415,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 40 | 729 | $34,387,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 39 | 811 | $56,690,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 35 | 204 (high noise) | $11,458,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 29 | 421 | $24,932,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 26 | 395 | $5,587,000 |
| Information (51) | 11 | 131 | $8,374,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 76 | $1,538,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 4 | $529,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 22 | $2,283,000 |
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 Wapakoneta, OH's businesses compare
Wapakoneta, OH has 21.6 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 12.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 23.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $58,278 (14.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 45.1% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 7.1% 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 | 446 | 45.1% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 220 | 22.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 148 | 15.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 105 | 10.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 70 | 7.1% | 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 Wapakoneta, OH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 54 have a published Census count in Wapakoneta, OH. The largest are limited-service restaurants (37), insurance agencies and brokerages (26), and full-service restaurants (25). Relative to population, civic and social organizations are the most over-represented: 24.0 per 100,000 residents against 7.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 37 | 890 | 24.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 26 | 78 | 3.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 25 | 420 | 16.8 |
| Physician practices | 21 | 99 | 4.7 |
| Residential remodelers | 17 | 63 | 3.7 |
| Law offices | 15 | 48 | 3.2 |
| Landscaping services | 15 | 37 | 2.5 |
| Chiropractic offices | 14 | 66 | 4.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 13 | 36 | 2.8 |
| Civic and social organizations | 11 | 118 | 10.7 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 10 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 9 | 104 | 11.6 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 9 | 84 | 9.3 |
| Beauty salons | 9 | 68 | 7.6 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering services firms | 8 | 186 | 23.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 8 | 49 | 6.1 |
| Child day care services | 8 | 66 | 8.3 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 8 | — | — |
| Optometry practices | 7 | 39 | 5.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 7 | 69 | 9.9 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 7 | 57 | 8.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 | 87 | 12.4 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Wapakoneta, OH
The area's named cities and towns have 27 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 419 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 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys, OH | 11,048 | 419, 567 | 5 |
| Wapakoneta, OH | 9,817 | 419, 567 | 5 |
| Minster, OH | 3,054 | 419, 567 | 3 |
| New Bremen, OH | 3,020 | 419, 567 | 4 |
| Cridersville, OH | 1,745 | 419, 567 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Wapakoneta, OH business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Wapakoneta, OH, 23 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $690.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $573.85, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $459.00 a month for 23 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 | $459.00 | $5,508.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $437.00 | $5,244.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $529.00 | $6,348.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $573.85 | $6,886.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $621.00 | $7,452.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $690.00 | $8,280.00 |
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 Wapakoneta, 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 Wapakoneta, 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 Wapakoneta, OH?
419 and 567, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Wapakoneta, OH area?
992 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Wapakoneta, OH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 23-person team that is $459.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $573.85 a month (checked September 28, 2026).