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271 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners operated in Michigan in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 271CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,131mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.7U.S. 3.2
- State rank
- 11th of 51by count
How many coin-operated laundries and drycleaners operate in Michigan
Michigan had 271 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 812310, Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners). They employed 1,131 people in mid-March and reported $26.4 million in annual payroll. That is the 11th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Coin-operated laundries and drycleaners make up 0.12% of the 229,564 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Michigan has 2.7 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners, 16.5% below the national rate of 3.2. The average establishment has 4.2 employees against 3.8 nationally. Payroll per employee is $23,324, 11.5% below the U.S. figure of $26,359.
| Measure | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 271 | 10,890 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,131 | 41,351 |
| Annual payroll | $26,379,000 | $1,089,970,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $23,324 | $26,359 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.7 | 3.2 |
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.
Coin-operated laundries and drycleaners by metro area in Michigan
Census published laundromat counts for 18 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Michigan. The largest is Detroit, MI, with 121 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 82% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 121 | 468 | 2.7 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 27 | 144 | 2.3 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | 13 | — | 4.0 |
| Lansing, MI | 9 | 44 | 1.9 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 7 | 23 | 1.9 |
| Niles, MI | 7 | 37 | 4.6 |
| Flint, MI | 6 | 47 | 1.5 |
| Saginaw, MI | 5 | — | 2.7 |
| Jackson, MI | 5 | 22 | 3.1 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 5 | — | 3.7 |
| Bay City, MI | 5 | — | 4.9 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 4 | 34 | 1.5 |
| Muskegon, MI | 4 | 10 | 2.3 |
| Monroe, MI | 4 | — | 2.6 |
| Adrian, MI | 4 | 32 | 4.1 |
| Traverse City, MI | 3 | 5 | 1.9 |
| Cadillac, MI | 3 | — | 6.0 |
| Escanaba, MI | 3 | 8 | 8.2 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in Michigan
72.2% of Michigan's coin-operated laundries and drycleaners with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 75.4% nationally. 93.7% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 195 | 72.2% | 75.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 58 | 21.5% | 18.7% |
| 10–19 employees | 12 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 20–49 employees | 5 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
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.
Why the phone matters for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in Michigan
Laundromats take calls about hours, machine availability and wash-and-fold service. Wash-and-fold and pickup services rely on phone and text. That holds for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in Michigan as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in Michigan:
- A customer calls about wash-and-fold turnaround.
- The laundromat calls a customer when an order is ready.
- A business calls about laundry service.
Business texting for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners
Laundromats text order-ready notices.
Texting from a local number in Michigan requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in Michigan
Coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in Michigan average 4.2 employees, so the comparison uses a 4-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $99.80 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $120.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (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 laundromat in Michigan 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.
Area codes in Michigan
Michigan has 13 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a laundromat can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 784 | Eastern | 1997 | 947 |
| 313 | 769 | Eastern | 1947 | 679 |
| 989 | 724 | Eastern | 2001 | none |
| 734 | 701 | Eastern | 1997 | 679 |
| 517 | 616 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 231 | 572 | Eastern | 1999 | none |
| 586 | 546 | Eastern | 2001 | none |
| 269 | 545 | Eastern | 2002 | none |
| 616 | 545 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 810 | 509 | Eastern | 1993 | none |
| 906 | 360 | Eastern and Central | 1961 | none |
| 947 | 211 | Eastern | 2002 | 248 |
| 679 | 0 | Eastern | 2025 | 313 |
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.
How Callata works for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in Michigan
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Michigan 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 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners are in Michigan?
271 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,131 people in mid-March.
Which Michigan metro area has the most coin-operated laundries and drycleaners?
Detroit, MI, with 121 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 4-person laundromat?
$120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $99.80 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Michigan number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.