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Barber shops in the Boise City, ID metro area: 21 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 4-person team.
- Establishments
- 21CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.5U.S. 2.3
- Rank
- 65th of 264areas by count
How many barber shops are in Boise City, ID?
There were 21 barber shops in the Boise City, ID metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 812111, Barber Shops). By establishment count the area is 65th out of 264 areas with published figures for barber shops.
Measured against its 846,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 2.5 barber shops per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 2.3, so Boise City, ID is 8.4% above the national figure.
| Measure | Boise City, ID | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 21 | 33 | 7,789 |
| Mid-March employees | 200 (high noise) | 241 (high noise) | 29,017 |
| Annual payroll | $8,002,000 (high noise) | $9,238,000 (moderate noise) | $976,905,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | — | 3.7 |
| Payroll per employee | — | — | $33,667 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.5 | 1.6 | 2.3 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
How big barber shops in Boise City, ID are
Of the barber shops in Boise City, ID that had employees in March 2023, 52.4% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 75.5%). Small teams usually share the phone: the person who answers is often also serving a customer or doing the job, which is when calls get missed.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 11 | 52.4% | 75.5% |
| 5–9 employees | not published | — | 14.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 7 | 33.3% | 7.8% |
| 20–49 employees | 3 | 14.3% | 2.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
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.
What barber shops in Boise City, ID use the phone for
Barbers are busy with clients all day, and calls for appointments and wait times often go unanswered. Capturing calls and texting back helps fill chairs.
Calls a barber shop in Boise City, ID might handle in a typical week include:
- A client calls about hours.
- A client calls to book a haircut.
- A client calls to ask about walk-in wait.
What barber shops text about
Shops text appointment reminders.
Texts sent from a local business number in Boise City, ID have to be registered with carriers first (10DLC); on Callata that is a one-time $49 fee, after which the whole team can text from the shared number.
What a phone system costs a barber shop in Boise City, ID
Census did not publish a reliable employee count for barber shops in Boise City, ID, so this comparison uses the U.S. average of 4 people per establishment. Priced per seat, 4 users would run $120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $99.80 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 4 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $252 less than RingCentral for a barber shop in Boise City, ID of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $76.00 | $912.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $92.00 | $1,104.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $99.80 | $1,197.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $108.00 | $1,296.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $120.00 | $1,440.00 |
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.
Local area codes for barber shops in Boise City, ID
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 2 area codes. 208 has the most, with 57 of 77 exchanges (74%). A local number lets clients in Boise City, ID call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 57 | Mountain and Pacific | 1947 | 986 |
| 986 | 20 | Pacific | 2017 | 208 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
What barber shops in Boise City, ID get with Callata
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 Boise City, ID 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
How many barber shops are there in Boise City, ID?
Census County Business Patterns counted 21 barber shops in the Boise City, ID metro area in 2023.
What does a business phone system cost for a 4-person barber shop?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 4 users cost $120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $99.80 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $99.00.
What area code should a barber shop in Boise City, ID use?
Area code 208 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 986. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a barber shop?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.