CallataGuidesWorthington, MN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Worthington, MN micropolitan area.
- Population
- 21,9692024 est.
- Establishments
- 574CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Worthington, MN micropolitan area
The Worthington, MN micropolitan area covers 1 county in Minnesota and had 21,969 residents in July 2024, down 1.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 881st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 858th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Nobles County, MN | 21,969 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Worthington, MN's business base
County Business Patterns counted 574 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,853 people in mid-March with $447.4 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.4 employees per establishment. 53.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (92), other services (except public administration) (77), and health care and social assistance (71).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 92 | 1,337 | $39,356,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 77 | 412 | $12,868,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 71 | 1,335 | $66,232,000 |
| Construction (23) | 66 | 249 | $15,980,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 41 | 426 | $30,058,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 41 | 537 | $9,680,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 40 | 435 | $20,419,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 36 | 270 | $19,254,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 24 | 3,333 (high noise) | $210,680,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 24 | 97 | $4,621,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 15 | 172 | $8,530,000 |
| Information (51) | 13 | 67 | $3,178,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 10 | 21 (high noise) | $550,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 8 | 48 | $1,397,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 6 | 39 | $532,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 5 | 34 (high noise) | $792,000 |
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 Worthington, MN's businesses compare
Worthington, MN has 26.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 6.3% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,539 (26.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 53.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.0% 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 | 306 | 53.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 126 | 22.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 70 | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 52 | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 17 | 3.0% | 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 Worthington, MN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 39 have a published Census count in Worthington, MN. The largest are full-service restaurants (13), limited-service restaurants (13), and insurance agencies and brokerages (12). Relative to population, general automotive repair shops are the most over-represented: 45.5 per 100,000 residents against 25.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 13 | 171 | 13.2 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 13 | 244 | 18.8 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 12 | 54 | 4.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 10 | 58 | 5.8 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 9 | 22 | 2.4 |
| Law offices | 8 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 7 | 388 | 55.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 6 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 6 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 6 | 85 | 14.2 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 5 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 5 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 4 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 4 | 148 | 37.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 4 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 4 | 19 | 4.8 |
| Hardware stores | 4 | 35 | 8.8 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 4 | 21 | 5.3 |
| Chiropractic offices | 3 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 3 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Worthington, MN area
The area's named cities and towns have 27 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 27 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington, MN | 13,754 | 507 | 11 |
| Adrian, MN | 1,198 | 507 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Worthington, MN business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Worthington, MN, 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. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 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 | $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 Worthington, MN
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 Worthington, MN 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 Worthington, MN?
507, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Worthington, MN area?
574 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Worthington, MN?
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).