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68 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners operated in New Mexico in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 68CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.2U.S. 3.2
- State rank
- 31st of 51by count
The laundromat industry in New Mexico
County Business Patterns counts 68 establishments in New Mexico classified as Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners (NAICS 812310) for 2023. That is the 31st highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Coin-operated laundries and drycleaners make up 0.15% of the 44,861 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Mexico has 3.2 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners, in line with the national rate of 3.2.
| Measure | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 68 | 10,890 |
| Mid-March employees | 290 (high noise) | 41,351 |
| Annual payroll | $6,868,000 (moderate noise) | $1,089,970,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 3.8 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $26,359 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.2 | 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.
New Mexico's largest markets for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners
Census published laundromat counts for 10 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Mexico. The largest is Albuquerque, NM, with 15 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 84% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 15 | — | 1.6 |
| Farmington, NM | 9 | — | 7.4 |
| Gallup, NM | 8 | 79 | 11.6 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 4 | 14 | 2.5 |
| Clovis, NM | 4 | — | 6.1 |
| Carlsbad, NM | 4 | 23 | 6.5 |
| Española, NM | 4 | 9 | 10.0 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 3 | — | 1.3 |
| Hobbs, NM | 3 | — | 4.0 |
| Taos, NM | 3 | 18 | 8.7 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at coin-operated laundries and drycleaners in New Mexico
67.2% of New Mexico's coin-operated laundries and drycleaners with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 75.4% nationally. 95.5% 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 | 45 | 67.2% | 75.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 19 | 28.4% | 18.7% |
| 10–19 employees | 3 | 4.5% | 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 Mexico
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 Mexico:
- The laundromat calls a customer when an order is ready.
- A business calls about laundry service.
- A customer calls about hours.
Texting customers
Laundromats text order-ready notices.
Texting from a local number in New Mexico requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a laundromat in New Mexico
The comparison uses a 4-person team, the rounded U.S. average for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 4 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $120.00 a month and 4 on Ooma Office Pro cost $99.80. 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico
New Mexico has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 684 | Mountain | 1947 | none |
| 575 | 521 | Mountain | 2007 | 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 Mexico
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.
Porting a number you already use in New Mexico 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 Mexico?
68 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
Which New Mexico metro area has the most coin-operated laundries and drycleaners?
Albuquerque, NM, with 15 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 New Mexico 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.