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205 lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units operated in Utah in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 205CBP 2023
- Employees
- 497mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 5.9U.S. 5.5
- State rank
- 27th of 51by count
The self-storage facility industry in Utah
Utah had 205 lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 531130, Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units). They employed 497 people in mid-March and reported $15.4 million in annual payroll. That is the 27th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units make up 0.21% of the 95,494 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Utah has 5.9 lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units, 7.2% above the national rate of 5.5. The average establishment has 2.4 employees against 2.6 nationally. Payroll per employee is $30,996, 23.6% below the U.S. figure of $40,550.
| Measure | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 205 | 18,564 |
| Mid-March employees | 497 | 48,382 |
| Annual payroll | $15,405,000 | $1,961,900,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Payroll per employee | $30,996 | $40,550 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 5.9 | 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.
Lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units by metro area in Utah
Census published self-storage facility counts for 7 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Utah. The largest is Salt Lake City, UT, with 79 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 93% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 79 | 236 | 6.1 |
| Provo, UT | 44 | — | 5.8 |
| Ogden, UT | 38 | 71 | 5.7 |
| St. George, UT | 13 | 31 | 6.3 |
| Heber, UT | 12 | — | 14.8 |
| Cedar City, UT | 5 | — | 7.6 |
| Brigham City, UT-ID | 3 | — | 4.3 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units in Utah
90.7% of Utah's lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 91.4% nationally. 98.0% 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 | 186 | 90.7% | 91.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 15 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 10–19 employees | 4 | 2.0% | 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.
Why the phone matters for lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units in Utah
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.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units in Utah:
- The facility calls renters with past-due balances.
- 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 Utah requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 2-person self-storage facility
Lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units in Utah average 2.4 employees, so the comparison uses a 2-person team. Priced per seat, 2 users would run $60.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $49.90 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 | $38.00 | $456.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $46.00 | $552.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $49.90 | $598.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $54.00 | $648.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $60.00 | $720.00 |
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 Utah
Utah has 3 geographic area codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | 783 | Mountain | 1947 | 385 |
| 435 | 501 | Mountain | 1997 | none |
| 385 | 494 | Mountain | 2009 | 801 |
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 Utah
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 Utah 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 Utah?
205 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 497 people in mid-March.
Which Utah metro area has the most lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units?
Salt Lake City, UT, with 79 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 2-person self-storage facility?
$60.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $49.90 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 Utah 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.