CallataGuidesGrand Forks, ND-MN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area.
- Population
- 104,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,636CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 3
Grand Forks, ND-MN at a glance
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area covers 2 counties in North Dakota and Minnesota and had 104,000 residents in July 2024, down 0.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Grand Forks County, ND is the most populous, with 73,771 people. By population it ranks 385th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 358th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Grand Forks County, ND | 73,771 |
| Polk County, MN | 30,413 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Grand Forks, ND-MN
County Business Patterns counted 2,636 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 40,663 people in mid-March with $2.1 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.4 employees per establishment. 47.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (369), health care and social assistance (300), and construction (297).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 369 | 6,658 | $223,382,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 300 | 9,581 | $567,448,000 |
| Construction (23) | 297 | 2,502 | $214,014,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 281 | 1,571 | $51,672,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 256 | 4,890 | $98,277,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 165 | 1,027 | $86,951,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 164 | 1,332 | $111,315,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 151 | 1,362 | $86,348,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 148 | 2,061 | $164,141,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 121 | 1,998 | $103,239,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 114 | 655 | $31,022,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 88 | 4,340 | $258,275,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 74 | 961 | $14,139,000 |
| Information (51) | 46 | 552 | $36,578,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 17 | 267 | $7,921,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 15 | 494 | $30,289,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 14 | 34 (high noise) | $2,687,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 288 (high noise) | $37,506,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 5 | 82 (high noise) | $5,183,000 |
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.
Grand Forks, ND-MN compared with the U.S.
Grand Forks, ND-MN has 25.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 2.9% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,398 (23.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 47.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.2% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 1,258 | 47.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 522 | 19.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 430 | 16.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 287 | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 136 | 5.2% | 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 98 have a published Census count in Grand Forks, ND-MN. The largest are limited-service restaurants (70), full-service restaurants (65), and insurance agencies and brokerages (59). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 38.4 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.
Which area codes serve Grand Forks, ND-MN
The area's named cities and towns have 91 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 701 has the most (59%). 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 6 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND | 59,845 | 701 | 31 |
| East Grand Forks, MN | 8,915 | 218 | 9 |
| Crookston, MN | 7,269 | 218 | 9 |
| Fosston, MN | 1,377 | 218 | 3 |
| Larimore, ND | 1,239 | 701 | 3 |
| Thompson, ND | 1,091 | 701 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Grand Forks, ND-MN business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Grand Forks, ND-MN. 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. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 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 | $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 Grand Forks, ND-MN
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.
Porting a number you already use in Grand Forks, ND-MN 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN?
701, 218, and 320, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Grand Forks, ND-MN area?
2,636 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Grand Forks, ND-MN?
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).