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Other personal and household goods repair shops in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area: 21 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 3-person team.
- Establishments
- 21CBP 2023
- Employees
- 67mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 5.6U.S. 3.4
- Rank
- 91st of 411areas by count
The repair shop market in Atlantic City, NJ
County Business Patterns counts 21 other personal and household goods repair shops (NAICS 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance) in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area for 2023. They employed 67 people in mid-March and paid $3,606,000 in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 91st out of 411 areas with published figures for other personal and household goods repair shops.
Measured against its 373,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 5.6 other personal and household goods repair shops per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 3.4, so Atlantic City, NJ is 66.8% above the national figure. The average establishment here has 3.2 employees, compared with 3.5 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $53,821, 17.8% above the national $45,706.
| Measure | Atlantic City, NJ | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 21 | 234 | 11,482 |
| Mid-March employees | 67 | 725 | 40,317 |
| Annual payroll | $3,606,000 (moderate noise) | $31,797,000 | $1,842,721,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $53,821 | $43,858 | $45,706 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 5.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
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: other personal and household goods repair shops in Atlantic City, NJ
Of the other personal and household goods repair shops in Atlantic City, NJ that had employees in March 2023, 100.0% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 79.7%). For a business of a few people, phone coverage is a staffing question as much as a technology one: someone has to be free to pick up, or the call needs somewhere sensible to go.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 18 | 100.0% | 79.7% |
| 5–9 employees | not published | — | 14.3% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 4.3% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 1.5% |
| 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.
What other personal and household goods repair shops in Atlantic City, NJ use the phone for
This category covers watch, shoe, bicycle and similar repair shops. Customers call to ask what can be fixed, how long it will take and whether it is ready.
Calls a repair shop in Atlantic City, NJ might handle in a typical week include:
- A cyclist calls about a tune-up.
- The shop calls a customer when a repair is ready.
- A customer calls about a watch battery.
What other personal and household goods repair shops text about
Shops text ready-for-pickup notices.
Because carriers require registration for business texting from local numbers, Callata files a 10DLC registration for a one-time $49; after approval, anyone on the team can reply from the business number.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for other personal and household goods repair shops in Atlantic City, NJ
The average repair shop in Atlantic City, NJ has 3.2 employees, so a 3-person team is a reasonable benchmark. 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.
Local area codes for other personal and household goods repair shops in Atlantic City, NJ
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 2 area codes. 609 has the most, with 210 of 255 exchanges (82%). A local number lets customers in Atlantic City, NJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 609 | 210 | Eastern | 1957 | 640 |
| 640 | 45 | Eastern | 2018 | 609 |
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 repair shop in Atlantic City, NJ
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 Atlantic City, NJ 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 other personal and household goods repair shops are there in Atlantic City, NJ?
Census County Business Patterns counted 21 other personal and household goods repair shops in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area in 2023. They employed 67 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 3-person repair shop?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 3 users cost $90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $74.85 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 repair shop in Atlantic City, NJ use?
Area code 609 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 640. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a repair 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.