Le Mars, IA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Le Mars, IA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 25,8252024 est.
- Establishments
- 667CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Le Mars, IA area
The Le Mars, IA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Iowa and had 25,825 residents in July 2024, up 0.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 859th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 825th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Plymouth County, IA | 25,825 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Le Mars, IA's business base
County Business Patterns counted 667 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 10,405 people in mid-March with $715.0 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.6 employees per establishment. 59.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (87), retail trade (82), and other services (except public administration) (80).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 87 | 330 | $20,866,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 82 | 1,050 | $35,223,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 80 | 386 | $16,309,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 72 | 1,319 | $84,137,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 53 | 1,079 | $46,136,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 50 | 726 | $10,820,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 41 | 270 | $18,007,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 37 | 513 | $40,278,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 35 | 3,349 | $341,866,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 33 | 222 | $14,684,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 25 | 128 (high noise) | $6,847,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 23 | 61 (high noise) | $3,864,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 18 | 109 | $1,871,000 |
| Information (51) | 8 | 34 (high noise) | $2,769,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 8 | 193 | $5,703,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 36 (high noise) | $2,168,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 516 (high noise) | $54,941,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 66 | $7,453,000 |
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.
Le Mars, IA compared with the U.S.
Le Mars, IA has 25.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 5.1% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $68,713 (in line with the U.S. $68,342). 59.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.4% 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 | 396 | 59.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 111 | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 83 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 47 | 7.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 29 | 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 Le Mars, IA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 43 have a published Census count in Le Mars, IA. The largest are insurance agencies and brokerages (17), full-service restaurants (16), and limited-service restaurants (16). Relative to population, chiropractic offices are the most over-represented: 42.6 per 100,000 residents against 11.7 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 17 | 53 | 3.1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 16 | 299 | 18.7 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 16 | 311 | 19.4 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 14 | 19 | 1.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 13 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 13 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 13 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 11 | 28 | 2.5 |
| Electrical contractors | 10 | 48 | 4.8 |
| General automotive repair shops | 9 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 8 | 10 | 1.3 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 8 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 7 | 12 | 1.7 |
| Child day care services | 7 | 82 | 11.7 |
| Dental offices | 6 | 49 | 8.2 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 6 | 43 | 7.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 6 | — | — |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 6 | — | — |
| Golf courses and country clubs | 6 | — | — |
| Optometry practices | 5 | 23 | 4.6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 | 26 | 5.2 |
| Law offices | 5 | 20 | 4.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | 27 | 5.4 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Le Mars, IA area
The area's named cities and towns have 22 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 712 | 22 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars, IA | 10,674 | 712 | 10 |
| Akron, IA | 1,545 | 712 | 2 |
| Kingsley, IA | 1,394 | 712 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Le Mars, IA business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Le Mars, IA, 16 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $480.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $399.20, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 16 people cost $319.00 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 | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
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 Le Mars, IA
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.
If you already have a number in Le Mars, IA, 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 Le Mars, IA?
712, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Le Mars, IA area?
667 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Le Mars, IA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 16-person team that is $319.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $399.20 a month (checked September 28, 2026).