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20 lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units operated in North Dakota in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 20CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.5U.S. 5.5
- State rank
- 50th of 51by count
How many lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units operate in North Dakota
County Business Patterns counts 20 establishments in North Dakota classified as Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (NAICS 531130) for 2023. That is the 50th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units make up 0.08% of the 25,402 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) North Dakota has 2.5 lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units, 54.0% below the national rate of 5.5.
| Measure | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 20 | 18,564 |
| Mid-March employees | 71 (high noise) | 48,382 |
| Annual payroll | $3,489,000 (moderate noise) | $1,961,900,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 2.6 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $40,550 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.5 | 5.5 |
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.
Where lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units in North Dakota are concentrated
Census published self-storage facility counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of North Dakota. The largest is Grand Forks, ND-MN, with 6 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 35% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 6 | — | 5.8 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 4 | — | 1.5 |
| Bismarck, ND | 4 | 5 | 2.9 |
| Williston, ND | 3 | 20 | 7.4 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units in North Dakota
100.0% of North Dakota's lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 91.4% nationally. 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 | 18 | 100.0% | 91.4% |
| 5–9 employees | not published | — | 6.6% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 1.5% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 0.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
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.
Calls a self-storage facility in North Dakota has to catch
Self-storage facilities are often staffed by one person who is frequently out on the property. Callers usually want unit availability and prices, and they often rent from the first facility that answers.
A few of the calls that come in to lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units in North Dakota:
- A caller asks about climate-controlled units.
- A caller asks what size unit they need for a one-bedroom apartment.
- A renter calls about a gate code problem.
Business texting for lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units
Facilities text payment reminders and gate-access instructions.
Texting from a local number in North Dakota requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 3-person self-storage facility
The comparison uses a 3-person team, the rounded U.S. average for lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $74.85 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $90.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (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 North Dakota
North Dakota has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a self-storage facility can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | 743 | Central and Mountain | 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 lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units in North Dakota
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 North Dakota 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 lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units are in North Dakota?
20 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
Which North Dakota metro area has the most lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units?
Grand Forks, ND-MN, with 6 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person self-storage facility?
$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 North Dakota 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.