Washington, IN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Washington, IN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 34,0972024 est.
- Establishments
- 960CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
The Washington, IN area
The Washington, IN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Indiana and had 34,097 residents in July 2024, up 2.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 787th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 689th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Daviess County, IN | 34,097 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Washington, IN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 960 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 12,065 people in mid-March with $552.9 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.6 employees per establishment. 52.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (218), retail trade (117), and manufacturing (113).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 218 | 1,620 | $90,395,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 117 | 1,668 | $64,151,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 113 | 2,615 | $112,597,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 100 | 706 | $27,974,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 86 | 1,559 | $65,462,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 60 | 967 | $15,291,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 52 | 415 (high noise) | $31,270,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 51 | 899 | $46,504,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 47 | 473 | $33,767,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 39 | 477 | $30,119,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 25 | 303 | $13,578,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 21 | 62 (high noise) | $1,925,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 83 | $6,246,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 8 | 87 | $1,312,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 61 (high noise) | $4,764,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 8 | $421,000 |
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 Washington, IN
Washington, IN has 28.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 14.5% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,828 (32.9% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.7% 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 | 498 | 52.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 217 | 22.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 119 | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 78 | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 45 | 4.7% | 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 Washington, IN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 53 have a published Census count in Washington, IN. The largest are residential remodelers (40), new single-family housing construction contractors (35), and insurance agencies and brokerages (20). Relative to population, new single-family housing construction contractors are the most over-represented: 102.6 per 100,000 residents against 17.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential remodelers | 40 | 168 | 4.2 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 35 | 150 | 4.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 20 | 64 | 3.2 |
| Full-service restaurants | 20 | 361 | 18.1 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 17 | 83 | 4.9 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 17 | 132 | 7.8 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 17 | 307 | 18.1 |
| Physician practices | 14 | 35 | 2.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 14 | 56 | 4.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 12 | — | — |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 11 | 91 | 8.3 |
| Site preparation contractors | 10 | 93 | 9.3 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 10 | 31 | 3.1 |
| Landscaping services | 9 | 38 | 4.2 |
| Electrical contractors | 8 | 31 | 3.9 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 8 | 33 | 4.1 |
| Child day care services | 8 | 71 | 8.9 |
| Law offices | 7 | 20 | 2.9 |
| Drinking places | 7 | 35 | 5.0 |
| Veterinary clinics | 6 | 33 | 5.5 |
| Dental offices | 5 | 59 | 11.8 |
| Nursing care facilities | 5 | 218 | 43.6 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 5 | 23 | 4.6 |
| Engineering services firms | 5 | 131 | 26.2 |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 5 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Washington, IN
The area's named cities and towns have 4 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 812 has the most (75%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odon, IN | 1,386 | 812, 930 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Washington, IN business
A 13-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Washington, IN. 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 Washington, IN
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 Washington, 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 Washington, IN?
812 and 930, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Washington, IN area?
960 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Washington, IN?
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).