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Drywall and insulation contractors in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area: 17 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 10-person team.
- Establishments
- 17CBP 2023
- Employees
- 166mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 11.6U.S. 6.1
- Rank
- 205th of 596areas by count
How many drywall and insulation contractors are in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD?
There were 17 drywall and insulation contractors in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238310, Drywall and Insulation Contractors). Together they reported 166 mid-March employees and $9,506,000 of payroll for the year. That ranks 205th of the 596 metro and micropolitan areas where Census published a count for this industry.
With 146,000 residents in the Census 2024 estimate, that is 11.6 drywall and insulation contractors per 100,000 people, 90.8% above the national rate of 6.1. Establishments average 9.8 employees, 19.2% below the U.S. average of 12.1. Payroll per employee comes to $57,265, 14.0% below the national $66,624.
| Measure | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 17 | 251 | 20,760 |
| Mid-March employees | 166 | 2,401 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $9,506,000 (moderate noise) | $152,677,000 | $16,706,406,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.8 | 9.6 | 12.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $57,265 | $63,589 | $66,624 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 11.6 | 7.7 | 6.1 |
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.
Establishment size: drywall and insulation contractors in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
Of the drywall and insulation contractors in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD that had employees in March 2023, 60.0% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 60.7%). 80.0% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 9 | 60.0% | 60.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 3 | 20.0% | 16.0% |
| 10–19 employees | 3 | 20.0% | 10.6% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 7.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
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 drywall and insulation contractors in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD use the phone for
Drywall and insulation contractors work mostly for builders and remodelers on schedules that depend on other trades. Quick responses keep projects from stalling.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for drywall and insulation contractors in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD:
- A remodeler calls about a patch job.
- The contractor calls an inspector to book an insulation inspection.
- A builder calls to schedule hanging and finishing.
After-hours calls
After-hours calls are usually scheduling questions.
With business-hours routing, calls after closing can go to transcribed voicemail or an optional AI receptionist instead of ringing an empty room.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for drywall and insulation contractors in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
The average drywall and insulation contractor in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD has 9.8 employees, so a 10-person team is a reasonable benchmark. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $249.50 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $300.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 10 people cost $199.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,212. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
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.
Getting a local number in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 4 area codes. 712 has the most, with 114 of 127 exchanges (90%). Callata's plan includes up to 3 local numbers; you can pick them in the area codes your customers recognize, subject to carrier inventory, or port the number you already have for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 712 | 114 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 605 | 10 | Central and Mountain | 1947 | none |
| 402 | 2 | Central | 1947 | 531 |
| 531 | 1 | Central | 2011 | 402 |
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.
Setting up Callata for a drywall and insulation contractor in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, 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
How many drywall and insulation contractors are there in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD?
Census County Business Patterns counted 17 drywall and insulation contractors in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area in 2023. They employed 166 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 10-person drywall and insulation contractor?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 10 users cost $300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $199.00.
What area code should a drywall and insulation contractor in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD use?
Area code 712 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 605 and 402. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a drywall and insulation contractor?
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.