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Used car dealers in the East Stroudsburg, PA micropolitan area: 14 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 9-person team.
- Establishments
- 14CBP 2023
- Employees
- 120mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 8.4U.S. 7.4
- Rank
- 274th of 743areas by count
Used car dealers in East Stroudsburg, PA by the numbers
There were 14 used car dealers in the East Stroudsburg, PA micropolitan area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 441120, Used Car Dealers). Together they reported 120 mid-March employees and $6,448,000 of payroll for the year. That ranks 274th of the 743 metro and micropolitan areas where Census published a count for this industry.
With 167,000 residents in the Census 2024 estimate, that is 8.4 used car dealers per 100,000 people, 13.7% above the national rate of 7.4. Establishments average 8.6 employees, 33.0% above the U.S. average of 6.4. Payroll per employee comes to $53,733, 3.7% below the national $55,819.
| Measure | East Stroudsburg, PA | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 14 | 1,031 | 25,147 |
| Mid-March employees | 120 | 6,070 | 162,048 |
| Annual payroll | $6,448,000 | $301,105,000 | $9,045,411,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 8.6 | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $53,733 | $49,605 | $55,819 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 8.4 | 7.9 | 7.4 |
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.
How big used car dealers in East Stroudsburg, PA are
Of the used car dealers in East Stroudsburg, PA that had employees in March 2023, 46.2% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 68.9%). 76.9% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 6 | 46.2% | 68.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 4 | 30.8% | 17.7% |
| 10–19 employees | 3 | 23.1% | 8.4% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 3.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
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 used car dealers in East Stroudsburg, PA
Independent used car dealers sell through inbound calls about specific vehicles, often with a small staff. Missing a shopper's call can lose a sale to another lot.
A few of the calls that come in to used car dealers in East Stroudsburg, PA:
- The dealer calls a shopper to schedule a test drive.
- A buyer calls about financing.
- A shopper calls to ask whether a car is still available.
After-hours calls
Evening calls about specific vehicles are common.
Callata transcribes voicemail and triages it for urgency, so the first callback in the morning can go to the caller who needs it most.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for used car dealers in East Stroudsburg, PA
The average used car dealership in East Stroudsburg, PA has 8.6 employees, so a 9-person team is a reasonable benchmark. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $224.55 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $270.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 9 people cost $179.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,092. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
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.
Getting a local number in East Stroudsburg, PA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 6 area codes. 570 has the most, with 40 of 59 exchanges (68%). Callata's plan includes up to 3 local numbers; you can pick them in the area codes your customers recognize, subject to carrier inventory, or port the number you already have for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 | 40 | Eastern | 1998 | 272 |
| 272 | 12 | Eastern | 2013 | 570 |
| 724 | 2 | Eastern | 1998 | 878 |
| 582 | 2 | Eastern | 2021 | 814 |
| 814 | 2 | Eastern | 1947 | 582 |
| 878 | 1 | Eastern | 2001 | 412, 724 |
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.
What used car dealers in East Stroudsburg, PA get with Callata
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.
If you already have a number in East Stroudsburg, PA, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many used car dealers are there in East Stroudsburg, PA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 14 used car dealers in the East Stroudsburg, PA micropolitan area in 2023. They employed 120 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 9-person used car dealership?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 9 users cost $270.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $224.55 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $179.00.
What area code should a used car dealership in East Stroudsburg, PA use?
Area code 570 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 272 and 724. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a used car dealership?
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.