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54 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners operated in New Hampshire in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 54CBP 2023
- Employees
- 176mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.8U.S. 3.2
- State rank
- 33rd of 51by count
How many coin-operated laundries and drycleaners operate in New Hampshire
County Business Patterns counts 54 establishments in New Hampshire classified as Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners (NAICS 812310) for 2023. They employed 176 people in mid-March and reported $3,988,000 in annual payroll. That is the 33rd highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Coin-operated laundries and drycleaners make up 0.14% of the 39,298 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Hampshire has 3.8 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners, 19.7% above the national rate of 3.2. The average establishment has 3.3 employees against 3.8 nationally. Payroll per employee is $22,659, 14.0% below the U.S. figure of $26,359.
| Measure | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 54 | 10,890 |
| Mid-March employees | 176 | 41,351 |
| Annual payroll | $3,988,000 | $1,089,970,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $22,659 | $26,359 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.8 | 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 New Hampshire
Census published laundromat counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Hampshire. The largest is Boston, MA-NH, with 204 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 59% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | 204 | 868 | 4.1 |
| Manchester, NH | 13 | 48 | 3.0 |
| Concord, NH | 9 | 24 | 5.7 |
| Lebanon, NH-VT | 6 | 17 | 2.7 |
| Laconia, NH | 6 | 16 | 9.2 |
| Keene, NH | 4 | — | 5.1 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in New Hampshire
78.8% of New Hampshire's coin-operated laundries and drycleaners with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 75.4% nationally. 100.0% 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 | 41 | 78.8% | 75.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 11 | 21.2% | 18.7% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 4.7% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 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 New Hampshire
Laundromats take calls about hours, machine availability and wash-and-fold service. Wash-and-fold and pickup services rely on phone and text.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in New Hampshire:
- A business calls about laundry service.
- The laundromat calls a customer when an order is ready.
- A customer calls about wash-and-fold turnaround.
What coin-operated laundries and drycleaners text about
Laundromats text order-ready notices.
Texting from a local number in New Hampshire requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in New Hampshire
Coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in New Hampshire average 3.3 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. Priced per seat, 3 users would run $90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $74.85 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata costs $99.00 a month ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), so at this team size both per-seat plans are cheaper; Callata drops below them from 4 users.
At this team size the per-seat plans cost less than Callata's $99 base price, which already covers 5 users; Callata becomes the lower price from 4 users.
| 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 | $57.00 | $684.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $69.00 | $828.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $74.85 | $898.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $81.00 | $972.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $90.00 | $1,080.00 |
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 1 geographic area code 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 752 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
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 New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
54 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 176 people in mid-March.
Which New Hampshire metro area has the most coin-operated laundries and drycleaners?
Boston, MA-NH, with 204 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person laundromat?
$90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $74.85 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 New Hampshire 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.