Burley, ID business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Burley, ID micropolitan area.
- Population
- 48,6672024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,264CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 2
About the Burley, ID micropolitan area
The Burley, ID micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Idaho and had 48,667 residents in July 2024, up 5.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Cassia County, ID is the most populous, with 25,976 people. By population it ranks 621st of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 568th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Cassia County, ID | 25,976 |
| Minidoka County, ID | 22,691 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Burley, ID's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,264 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 15,650 people in mid-March with $763.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.4 employees per establishment. 54.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (172), construction (164), and health care and social assistance (126).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 172 | 2,160 | $74,932,000 |
| Construction (23) | 164 | 1,424 | $101,068,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 126 | 2,167 | $89,791,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 106 | 453 | $22,709,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 103 | 1,575 | $84,991,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 102 | 578 | $19,978,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 101 | 1,308 | $24,018,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 86 | 2,887 | $174,281,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 76 | 1,192 | $77,308,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 53 | 116 (high noise) | $3,997,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 51 | 413 (high noise) | $24,418,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 45 | 518 | $21,774,000 |
| Information (51) | 21 | 266 | $15,210,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 17 | 209 | $3,414,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 15 | 163 | $7,252,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 9 | 88 | $9,110,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 40 | $683,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 7 | 90 | $8,024,000 |
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 Burley, ID's businesses compare
Burley, ID has 26.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 5.6% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $48,768 (28.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.4% 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 | 689 | 54.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 224 | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 178 | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 116 | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 55 | 4.4% | 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 Burley, ID
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 66 have a published Census count in Burley, ID. The largest are limited-service restaurants (32), full-service restaurants (26), and general freight trucking companies (local) (25). Relative to population, general freight trucking companies (local) are the most over-represented: 51.4 per 100,000 residents against 13.6 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 32 | 584 | 18.3 |
| Full-service restaurants | 26 | 318 | 12.2 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 25 | 41 | 1.6 |
| Dental offices | 24 | 198 | 8.3 |
| General automotive repair shops | 22 | 116 | 5.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 21 | 92 | 4.4 |
| Residential remodelers | 21 | 54 | 2.6 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 21 | 80 | 3.8 |
| Electrical contractors | 20 | 111 | 5.5 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 18 | 116 | 6.4 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 17 | 59 | 3.5 |
| Law offices | 15 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 15 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 15 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 14 | 84 | 6.0 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 12 | 47 | 3.9 |
| Landscaping services | 11 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 11 | 64 | 5.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 11 | 226 | 20.5 |
| Physician practices | 10 | 117 | 11.7 |
| Chiropractic offices | 10 | — | — |
| Engineering services firms | 10 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 10 | 176 | 17.6 |
| Tire dealers | 10 | 158 | 15.8 |
| Management consulting firms | 9 | 29 | 3.2 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Burley, ID area
The area's named cities and towns have 32 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 208 has the most (84%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burley, ID | 12,211 | 208, 986 | 16 |
| Rupert, ID | 6,343 | 208 | 6 |
| Paul, ID | 1,722 | 208, 986 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Burley, ID business
The comparison below uses 12 users, the rounded average establishment size in Burley, ID. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $299.40 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $360.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Burley, ID
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Burley, ID 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
What area codes serve Burley, ID?
208 and 986, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Burley, ID area?
1,264 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Burley, ID?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).