CallataGuidesMinot, ND business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Minot, ND metro area.
- Population
- 75,9382024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,293CBP 2023
- Counties
- 3
- Area codes
- 1
About the Minot, ND metro area
The Minot, ND metro area covers 3 counties in North Dakota and had 75,938 residents in July 2024, down 2.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Ward County, ND is the most populous, with 68,427 people. By population it ranks 466th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 386th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Ward County, ND | 68,427 |
| McHenry County, ND | 5,135 |
| Renville County, ND | 2,376 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Minot, ND
County Business Patterns counted 2,293 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 25,991 people in mid-March with $1.5 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.3 employees per establishment. 53.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (316), construction (282), and other services (except public administration) (231).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 316 | 4,979 | $186,708,000 |
| Construction (23) | 282 | 1,561 | $133,256,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 231 | 1,341 | $52,673,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 218 | 4,742 | $252,205,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 208 | 3,226 | $74,045,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 158 | 1,214 | $93,013,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 154 | 1,109 | $83,811,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 140 | 1,778 | $146,778,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 133 | 913 | $59,332,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 107 | 550 | $28,959,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 101 | 977 | $42,913,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 57 | 528 | $12,418,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 55 | 1,508 | $192,788,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 49 | 567 | $30,018,000 |
| Information (51) | 26 | 370 | $22,350,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 26 | 305 | $9,692,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 12 | 188 | $21,343,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 9 | 126 (high noise) | $11,367,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 6 | 8 (high noise) | $649,000 |
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 Minot, ND's businesses compare
Minot, ND has 30.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 22.8% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $55,957 (18.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 53.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.0% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 1,224 | 53.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 436 | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 330 | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 231 | 10.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 69 | 3.0% | 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 Minot, ND
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 91 have a published Census count in Minot, ND. The largest are insurance agencies and brokerages (65), limited-service restaurants (60), and full-service restaurants (47). Relative to population, drinking places are the most over-represented: 46.1 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 65 | 159 | 2.4 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 60 | 1,256 | 20.9 |
| Full-service restaurants | 47 | 1,036 | 22.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 39 | 326 | 8.4 |
| Drinking places | 35 | 236 | 6.7 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 34 | 45 | 1.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 34 | 119 | 3.5 |
| Site preparation contractors | 33 | 143 | 4.3 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 32 | 266 | 8.3 |
| Child day care services | 32 | 339 | 10.6 |
| Chiropractic offices | 31 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 29 | 249 | 8.6 |
| General automotive repair shops | 28 | 177 | 6.3 |
| Mental health practices | 27 | 83 | 3.1 |
| Law offices | 25 | 109 | 4.4 |
| Janitorial services | 24 | 227 | 9.5 |
| Landscaping services | 23 | 95 | 4.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 23 | 399 | 17.3 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 20 | 32 | 1.6 |
| Beauty salons | 18 | 77 | 4.3 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 15 | 119 | 7.9 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 15 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 15 | 122 | 8.1 |
| Management consulting firms | 14 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 14 | 164 | 11.7 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Minot, ND
The area's named cities and towns have 46 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 701 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | 46 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | 47,440 | 701 | 19 |
Phone costs for a typical Minot, ND business
The comparison below uses 11 users, the rounded average establishment size in Minot, ND. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $274.45 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $330.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. On Callata the same 11 people cost $219.00 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 | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
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 Minot, ND
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 Minot, ND, 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 Minot, ND?
701, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Minot, ND area?
2,293 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Minot, ND?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).