Wilson, NC business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Wilson, NC micropolitan area.
- Population
- 79,9582024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,818CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Wilson, NC micropolitan area
The Wilson, NC micropolitan area covers 1 county in North Carolina and had 79,958 residents in July 2024, up 0.9% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 454th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 461st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Wilson County, NC | 79,958 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Wilson, NC's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,818 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 32,253 people in mid-March with $1.6 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 17.7 employees per establishment. 49.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (320), health care and social assistance (208), and other services (except public administration) (200).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 320 | 3,875 | $116,683,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 208 | 4,489 | $193,164,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 200 | 1,093 | $36,291,000 |
| Construction (23) | 199 | 2,794 | $181,133,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 171 | 3,208 | $67,424,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 112 | 1,540 | $97,608,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 110 | 898 | $54,439,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 96 | 1,550 | $133,427,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 87 | 253 | $10,399,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 86 | 1,558 | $65,931,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 84 | 8,121 | $546,830,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 61 | 1,011 | $55,827,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 22 | 254 | $5,000,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 21 | 1,061 | $32,499,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 15 | 102 (high noise) | $4,429,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 347 | $16,220,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 8 | 64 | $6,837,000 |
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 Wilson, NC
Wilson, NC has 22.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 7.5% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 17.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,437 (26.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.4% 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 | 894 | 49.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 368 | 20.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 220 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 218 | 12.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 116 | 6.4% | 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 Wilson, NC
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 85 have a published Census count in Wilson, NC. The largest are limited-service restaurants (67), full-service restaurants (54), and plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (41). Relative to population, tire dealers are the most over-represented: 16.3 per 100,000 residents against 6.0 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Wilson, NC area
The area's named cities and towns have 47 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 252 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 47 | 100% | Eastern |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson, NC | 48,579 | 252 | 35 |
| Elm City, NC | 1,223 | 252 | 6 |
| Lucama, NC | 1,060 | 252 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Wilson, NC business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Wilson, NC, 18 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $540.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $449.10, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 18 people cost $359.00 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 | $359.00 | $4,308.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $342.00 | $4,104.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $414.00 | $4,968.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $449.10 | $5,389.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $486.00 | $5,832.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
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 Wilson, NC
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 Wilson, NC, 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 Wilson, NC?
252, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Wilson, NC area?
1,818 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Wilson, NC?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 18-person team that is $359.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $449.10 a month (checked September 28, 2026).