Kapaa, HI business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Kapaa, HI micropolitan area.
- Population
- 73,8402024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,281CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 0
The Kapaa, HI area
The Kapaa, HI micropolitan area covers 1 county in Hawaii and had 73,840 residents in July 2024, up 0.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 475th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 388th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Kauai County, HI | 73,840 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Kapaa, HI
County Business Patterns counted 2,281 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 27,099 people in mid-March with $1.4 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.9 employees per establishment. 55.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (356), accommodation and food services (310), and construction (252).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 356 | 4,172 | $159,225,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 310 | 7,831 | $360,966,000 |
| Construction (23) | 252 | 1,663 | $129,656,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 213 | 2,943 | $207,511,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 195 | 1,069 | $45,076,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 178 | 999 | $62,294,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 169 | 710 | $46,529,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 169 | 2,956 | $114,704,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 96 | 1,522 | $85,158,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 75 | 403 | $26,907,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 67 | 643 | $47,723,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 59 | 1,063 | $42,296,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 47 | 377 (high noise) | $18,960,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 41 | 325 | $11,800,000 |
| Information (51) | 26 | 167 | $12,596,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 13 | 168 (high noise) | $20,367,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 6 | 47 | $3,375,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 8 (high noise) | $284,000 |
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 Kapaa, HI
Kapaa, HI has 30.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 25.7% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,587 (24.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 55.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.0% 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 | 1,262 | 55.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 457 | 20.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 284 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 186 | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 92 | 4.0% | 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 Kapaa, HI
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 87 have a published Census count in Kapaa, HI. The largest are limited-service restaurants (91), full-service restaurants (86), and landscaping services (58). Relative to population, passenger car rental agencies are the most over-represented: 32.5 per 100,000 residents against 2.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 91 | 1,121 | 12.3 |
| Full-service restaurants | 86 | 2,191 | 25.5 |
| Landscaping services | 58 | 307 | 5.3 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 51 | 264 | 5.2 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 46 | 179 | 3.9 |
| Hotels and motels | 45 | 3,862 | 85.8 |
| Gift, novelty and souvenir stores | 37 | 278 | 7.5 |
| Janitorial services | 35 | 905 | 25.9 |
| Residential remodelers | 34 | 97 | 2.9 |
| Family clothing stores | 34 | 358 | 10.5 |
| Dental offices | 29 | 192 | 6.6 |
| Physician practices | 29 | 341 | 11.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 28 | 143 | 5.1 |
| Mobile food services | 27 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 25 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 24 | 107 | 4.5 |
| Passenger car rental agencies | 24 | — | — |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 20 | 119 | 6.0 |
| Law offices | 19 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 19 | 48 | 2.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 19 | 62 | 3.3 |
| Jewelry stores | 19 | 83 | 4.4 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 19 | 881 | 46.4 |
| Site preparation contractors | 18 | 259 | 14.4 |
| Child day care services | 17 | 87 | 5.1 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes for Kapaa, HI
None of the NANPA rate centers in this area could be matched to a Census place name, so this page cannot say which codes dominate locally. The table lists every area code in Hawaii, with each code's statewide assignment counts; the area code pages list the rate centers each one serves. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and porting a number you already use is free.
| Area code | State | Assigned codes | Rate centers | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | HI | 693 | 7 | — |
Source: NANPA, files dated 10/01/2026.
Phone costs for a typical Kapaa, HI business
A 12-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Kapaa, HI. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $360.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $299.40. On Callata the same 12 people cost $239.00 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 | $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 Kapaa, HI
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 Kapaa, HI, 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
How many businesses are in the Kapaa, HI area?
2,281 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Kapaa, HI?
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).