CallataGuidesAmsterdam, NY business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Amsterdam, NY micropolitan area.
- Population
- 49,6482024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,064CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
The Amsterdam, NY area
The Amsterdam, NY micropolitan area covers 1 county in New York and had 49,648 residents in July 2024, up 0.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 614th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 639th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County, NY | 49,648 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Amsterdam, NY
County Business Patterns counted 1,064 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 15,867 people in mid-March with $806.4 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.9 employees per establishment. 56.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are health care and social assistance (195), retail trade (172), and construction (122).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 195 | 4,074 | $216,929,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 172 | 2,409 | $80,245,000 |
| Construction (23) | 122 | 426 | $24,822,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 116 | 592 | $24,546,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 106 | 922 | $20,914,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 53 | 290 | $12,077,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 51 | 3,054 | $185,767,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 48 | 2,697 | $161,751,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 43 | 196 | $11,317,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 43 | 265 | $8,987,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 36 | 325 | $23,552,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 28 | 75 | $3,072,000 |
| Information (51) | 21 | 258 | $12,089,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 12 | 52 | $1,497,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 6 | 38 (high noise) | $1,082,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 5 | 149 | $14,414,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 40 | $3,013,000 |
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.
Business density and team size in Amsterdam, NY
Amsterdam, NY has 21.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 12.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,821 (25.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.5% 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 | 594 | 56.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 209 | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 131 | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 79 | 7.4% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 48 | 4.5% | 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 Amsterdam, NY
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 52 have a published Census count in Amsterdam, NY. The largest are full-service restaurants (36), limited-service restaurants (35), and physician practices (30). Relative to population, all other specialty trade contractors are the most over-represented: 26.2 per 100,000 residents against 12.6 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 36 | 290 | 8.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 35 | 457 | 13.1 |
| Physician practices | 30 | 256 | 8.5 |
| Residential remodelers | 27 | 116 | 4.3 |
| General automotive repair shops | 18 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 16 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 14 | 18 | 1.3 |
| Dental offices | 13 | 92 | 7.1 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 12 | 60 | 5.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 12 | 42 | 3.5 |
| Law offices | 11 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 11 | 29 | 2.6 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 10 | 518 | 51.8 |
| Drinking places | 10 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 396 | 39.6 |
| Veterinary clinics | 9 | 71 | 7.9 |
| Child day care services | 9 | 198 | 22.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 8 | 43 | 5.4 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 8 | 28 | 3.5 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 8 | 20 | 2.5 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 | 115 | 16.4 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 7 | — | — |
| Flooring contractors | 7 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 7 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Amsterdam, NY area
The area's named cities and towns have 28 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 518 has the most (75%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam, NY | 18,169 | 518, 838 | 18 |
| Canajoharie, NY | 3,643 | 518, 838 | 3 |
| Glen, NY | 2,598 | 518 | 2 |
| Fort Plain, NY | 2,002 | 518, 838 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Amsterdam, NY business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Amsterdam, NY. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $450.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $374.25. On Callata the same 15 people cost $299.00 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 | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
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 Amsterdam, NY
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Amsterdam, NY, 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 Amsterdam, NY?
518 and 838, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Amsterdam, NY area?
1,064 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Amsterdam, NY?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).