Aberdeen, SD business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Aberdeen, SD micropolitan area.
- Population
- 41,5222024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,361CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 1
The Aberdeen, SD area
The Aberdeen, SD micropolitan area covers 2 counties in South Dakota and had 41,522 residents in July 2024, down 1.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Brown County, SD is the most populous, with 37,495 people. By population it ranks 693rd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 545th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Brown County, SD | 37,495 |
| Edmunds County, SD | 4,027 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Aberdeen, SD
County Business Patterns counted 1,361 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 18,153 people in mid-March with $908.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.3 employees per establishment. 51.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (175), construction (168), and other services (except public administration) (136).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 175 | 2,689 | $95,192,000 |
| Construction (23) | 168 | 833 | $59,126,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 136 | 696 | $22,357,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 127 | 3,226 | $170,594,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 118 | 2,070 | $42,316,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 109 | 887 | $68,563,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 105 | 1,407 (high noise) | $100,042,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 86 | 507 | $31,189,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 72 | 243 | $13,915,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 68 | 405 | $19,068,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 57 | 367 | $19,473,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 44 | 3,468 | $205,421,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 41 | 431 | $6,791,000 |
| Information (51) | 18 | 137 | $8,912,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 12 | 440 | $10,783,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 10 | 130 | $12,062,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 8 | 34 | $1,271,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 19 (high noise) | $1,772,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Aberdeen, SD's businesses compare
Aberdeen, SD has 32.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 33.3% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,031 (26.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 51.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.0% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 706 | 51.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 264 | 19.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 208 | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 129 | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 54 | 4.0% | 5.4% |
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.
Small-business industries in Aberdeen, SD
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 70 have a published Census count in Aberdeen, SD. The largest are insurance agencies and brokerages (50), limited-service restaurants (31), and residential remodelers (27). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 48.2 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 50 | 204 | 4.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 31 | 665 | 21.5 |
| Residential remodelers | 27 | 55 | 2.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 27 | 454 | 16.8 |
| Electrical contractors | 24 | 128 | 5.3 |
| Hotels and motels | 23 | 593 | 25.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 22 | 128 | 5.8 |
| Physician practices | 21 | 397 | 18.9 |
| Landscaping services | 20 | 70 | 3.5 |
| Drinking places | 20 | 175 | 8.8 |
| Law offices | 19 | 80 | 4.2 |
| Dental offices | 18 | 155 | 8.6 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 16 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 16 | 64 | 4.0 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 15 | 22 | 1.5 |
| Janitorial services | 13 | 63 | 4.8 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 13 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 12 | 29 | 2.4 |
| Management consulting firms | 10 | 39 | 3.9 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 399 | 39.9 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 9 | 27 | 3.0 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 8 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 8 | 75 | 9.4 |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 8 | 310 | 38.8 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 8 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Aberdeen, SD area
The area's named cities and towns have 35 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 605 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 | 35 | 100% | Central and Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen, SD | 27,919 | 605 | 22 |
Phone costs for a typical Aberdeen, SD business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Aberdeen, SD, 13 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $390.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $324.35, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 13 people cost $259.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
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.
Callata in Aberdeen, SD
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 Aberdeen, SD, 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
What area codes serve Aberdeen, SD?
605, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Aberdeen, SD area?
1,361 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Aberdeen, SD?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).