Davenport, IA-IL business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area.
- Population
- 382,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 8,812CBP 2023
- Counties
- 4
- Area codes
- 5
The Davenport, IA-IL area
The Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area covers 4 counties in Iowa and Illinois and had 382,000 residents in July 2024, down 0.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Scott County, IA is the most populous, with 176,000 people. By population it ranks 148th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 145th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Scott County, IA | 175,601 |
| Rock Island County, IL | 142,731 |
| Henry County, IL | 48,177 |
| Mercer County, IL | 15,292 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Davenport, IA-IL's business base
County Business Patterns counted 8,812 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 166,095 people in mid-March with $9.6 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 18.8 employees per establishment. 49.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (1,209), health care and social assistance (1,083), and accommodation and food services (1,003).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 1,209 | 21,600 | $729,879,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 1,083 | 25,944 | $1,433,223,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 1,003 | 17,084 | $364,232,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 963 | 6,056 | $203,318,000 |
| Construction (23) | 820 | 8,992 | $765,323,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 637 | 6,902 | $526,679,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 567 | 6,552 | $492,272,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 472 | 7,601 | $557,216,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 440 | 9,218 | $352,414,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 394 | 1,327 | $62,071,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 351 | 24,607 | $1,817,892,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 327 | 10,611 | $584,992,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 166 | 2,727 | $52,009,000 |
| Information (51) | 137 | 1,787 | $109,458,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 82 | 4,504 | $119,277,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 69 | 8,333 (high noise) | $1,215,273,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 54 | 1,932 | $215,772,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 17 | 185 (high noise) | $12,404,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 14 | 128 | $9,811,000 |
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.
Davenport, IA-IL compared with the U.S.
Davenport, IA-IL has 23.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 6.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 18.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $57,940 (15.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.6% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 4,314 | 49.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 1,670 | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 1,275 | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 970 | 11.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 583 | 6.6% | 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 Davenport, IA-IL
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 129 have a published Census count in Davenport, IA-IL. The largest are full-service restaurants (325), limited-service restaurants (318), and physician practices (192). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 38.8 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Davenport, IA-IL
The area's named cities and towns have 252 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 5 area codes; 309 has the most (62%). 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 20 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 100,938 | 563 | 79 |
| Moline, IL | 42,442 | 309, 861 | 18 |
| Rock Island, IL | 36,434 | 309, 861 | 42 |
| Hampton, IL | 21,549 | 309 | 4 |
| East Moline, IL | 20,995 | 309 | 16 |
| Kewanee, IL | 12,146 | 309 | 13 |
| Geneseo, IL | 7,499 | 309 | 7 |
| Eldridge, IA | 6,967 | 563 | 2 |
| Le Claire, IA | 4,776 | 563 | 3 |
| Aledo, IL | 3,522 | 309 | 5 |
| Galva, IL | 2,641 | 309 | 3 |
| Cambridge, IL | 2,367 | 309 | 2 |
| Orion, IL | 1,714 | 309 | 3 |
| Port Byron, IL | 1,643 | 309 | 2 |
| Preemption, IL | 1,639 | 309 | 2 |
| Walcott, IA | 1,556 | 563 | 4 |
| Edgington, IL | 1,408 | 309 | 2 |
| Atkinson, IL | 1,204 | 309 | 2 |
| New Boston, IL | 1,145 | 309 | 2 |
| Annawan, IL | 1,088 | 309 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Davenport, IA-IL business
A 19-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Davenport, IA-IL. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $570.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $474.05. On Callata the same 19 people cost $379.00 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 | $379.00 | $4,548.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $361.00 | $4,332.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $437.00 | $5,244.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $474.05 | $5,688.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $513.00 | $6,156.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $570.00 | $6,840.00 |
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 Davenport, IA-IL
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.
If you already have a number in Davenport, IA-IL, 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 Davenport, IA-IL?
309, 563, 861, 779, and 815, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Davenport, IA-IL area?
8,812 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Davenport, IA-IL?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 19-person team that is $379.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $474.05 a month (checked September 28, 2026).