CallataGuidesGarden City, KS business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Garden City, KS micropolitan area.
- Population
- 38,3542024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,044CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Garden City, KS at a glance
The Garden City, KS micropolitan area covers 1 county in Kansas and had 38,354 residents in July 2024, down 0.3% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 728th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 648th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Finney County, KS | 38,354 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Garden City, KS
County Business Patterns counted 1,044 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 15,181 people in mid-March with $730.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.5 employees per establishment. 51.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (164), other services (except public administration) (111), and health care and social assistance (101).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 164 | 2,633 | $85,155,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 111 | 619 | $23,800,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 101 | 1,812 | $90,196,000 |
| Construction (23) | 100 | 873 | $54,216,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 100 | 1,781 | $34,229,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 94 | 469 | $29,766,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 85 | 777 | $65,583,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 62 | 601 | $28,753,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 50 | 249 | $13,569,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 47 | 224 | $10,102,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 39 | 499 | $14,038,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 31 | 3,740 (high noise) | $222,154,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 14 | 176 | $12,668,000 |
| Information (51) | 14 | 100 (high noise) | $4,258,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 11 | 257 | $2,798,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 8 | 251 (high noise) | $32,329,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 6 | 76 | $5,024,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 6 | 35 (high noise) | $959,000 |
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 Garden City, KS's businesses compare
Garden City, KS has 27.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 10.7% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $48,097 (29.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 51.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.6% 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 | 537 | 51.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 217 | 20.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 148 | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 93 | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 48 | 4.6% | 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 Garden City, KS
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 56 have a published Census count in Garden City, KS. The largest are full-service restaurants (31), limited-service restaurants (27), and general automotive repair shops (22). Relative to population, general freight trucking companies (local) are the most over-represented: 41.7 per 100,000 residents against 13.6 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 31 | 562 | 18.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 27 | 633 | 23.4 |
| General automotive repair shops | 22 | 70 | 3.2 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 20 | 84 | 4.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 18 | 266 | 14.8 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 16 | 63 | 3.9 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 15 | 155 | 10.3 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 13 | 26 | 2.0 |
| Janitorial services | 13 | 394 | 30.3 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 12 | 43 | 3.6 |
| Dental offices | 11 | 139 | 12.6 |
| Law offices | 11 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 11 | 19 | 1.7 |
| Physician practices | 10 | 106 | 10.6 |
| Site preparation contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 8 | 80 | 10.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 8 | 101 | 12.6 |
| Landscaping services | 8 | — | — |
| New car dealers | 8 | 171 | 21.4 |
| Used car dealers | 8 | 55 | 6.9 |
| Tire dealers | 8 | 32 | 4.0 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 7 | 28 | 4.0 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 7 | 32 | 4.6 |
| Family clothing stores | 7 | 187 | 26.7 |
| Beauty salons | 7 | 20 | 2.9 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Garden City, KS
The area's named cities and towns have 18 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | 18 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, KS | 27,996 | 620 | 18 |
Phone costs for a typical Garden City, KS business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Garden City, KS. 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 Garden City, KS
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 Garden City, KS, 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 Garden City, KS?
620, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Garden City, KS area?
1,044 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Garden City, KS?
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).