Whitewater, WI business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI micropolitan area.
- Population
- 106,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,829CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Whitewater, WI area
The Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI micropolitan area covers 1 county in Wisconsin and had 106,000 residents in July 2024, up 0.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 378th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 338th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Walworth County, WI | 106,029 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Whitewater, WI
County Business Patterns counted 2,829 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 39,077 people in mid-March with $1.9 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.8 employees per establishment. 56.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (364), construction (345), and accommodation and food services (345).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 364 | 5,648 | $198,244,000 |
| Construction (23) | 345 | 1,887 | $124,232,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 345 | 7,561 | $172,100,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 277 | 1,424 | $50,900,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 235 | 4,159 | $271,798,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 202 | 875 | $50,728,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 196 | 8,889 | $565,187,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 196 | 2,892 | $109,565,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 135 | 632 | $45,135,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 129 | 1,610 | $113,190,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 114 | 553 | $24,874,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 113 | 887 | $46,325,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 61 | 906 | $37,154,000 |
| Information (51) | 45 | 322 | $21,195,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 39 | 414 | $12,070,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 16 | 348 | $20,957,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 11 | 33 (high noise) | $1,660,000 |
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.
Whitewater, WI compared with the U.S.
Whitewater, WI has 26.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 8.5% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,817 (30.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.0% 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 | 1,598 | 56.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 499 | 17.6% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 340 | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 250 | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 141 | 5.0% | 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 Whitewater, WI
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 103 have a published Census count in Whitewater, WI. The largest are full-service restaurants (122), landscaping services (104), and limited-service restaurants (78). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 44.3 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 122 | 1,977 | 16.2 |
| Landscaping services | 104 | 380 | 3.7 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 78 | 1,252 | 16.1 |
| Physician practices | 54 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 54 | 181 | 3.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 49 | 348 | 7.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 48 | 138 | 2.9 |
| Drinking places | 47 | 416 | 8.9 |
| General automotive repair shops | 39 | 145 | 3.7 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 36 | 74 | 2.1 |
| Janitorial services | 35 | 180 | 5.1 |
| Beauty salons | 35 | 165 | 4.7 |
| Law offices | 34 | 122 | 3.6 |
| Hotels and motels | 31 | 3,187 | 102.8 |
| Electrical contractors | 28 | 286 | 10.2 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 28 | 67 | 2.4 |
| Dental offices | 23 | 192 | 8.3 |
| Chiropractic offices | 22 | 61 | 2.8 |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 22 | 61 | 2.8 |
| Management consulting firms | 20 | 44 | 2.2 |
| Residential property managers | 20 | 124 | 6.2 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 20 | 48 | 2.4 |
| Site preparation contractors | 20 | 172 | 8.6 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 19 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 19 | 198 | 10.4 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Whitewater, WI
The area's named cities and towns have 69 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 262 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 69 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 9 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater, WI | 16,076 | 262 | 10 |
| Elkhorn, WI | 10,122 | 262 | 7 |
| Delavan, WI | 9,055 | 262 | 9 |
| Lake Geneva, WI | 8,691 | 262 | 23 |
| East Troy, WI | 5,011 | 262 | 4 |
| Williams Bay, WI | 2,961 | 262 | 5 |
| Genoa City, WI | 2,903 | 262 | 5 |
| Walworth, WI | 2,757 | 262 | 3 |
| Darien, WI | 1,622 | 262 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Whitewater, WI business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Whitewater, WI, 14 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $420.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $349.30, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 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 | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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 Whitewater, WI
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.
Porting a number you already use in Whitewater, WI 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 Whitewater, WI?
262, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Whitewater, WI area?
2,829 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Whitewater, WI?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).