Pella, IA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Pella, IA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 34,0482024 est.
- Establishments
- 859CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Pella, IA at a glance
The Pella, IA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Iowa and had 34,048 residents in July 2024, up 1.9% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 789th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 740th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Marion County, IA | 34,048 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Pella, IA
County Business Patterns counted 859 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 17,934 people in mid-March with $1.2 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 20.9 employees per establishment. 52.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (124), health care and social assistance (102), and other services (except public administration) (100).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 124 | 1,687 | $51,188,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 102 | 2,215 | $125,091,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 100 | 440 | $13,000,000 |
| Construction (23) | 95 | 490 | $36,174,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 83 | 1,155 | $19,036,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 71 | 363 | $20,105,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 44 | 284 | $21,437,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 43 | 8,739 (high noise) | $815,612,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 40 | 212 | $9,268,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 38 | 654 | $47,231,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 32 | 66 (high noise) | $2,056,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 24 | 212 | $13,134,000 |
| Information (51) | 22 | 168 | $9,895,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 19 | 132 | $2,767,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 11 | 1,031 (high noise) | $25,437,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 40 (high noise) | $3,092,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 26 | $2,830,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 18 | $1,267,000 |
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 Pella, IA
Pella, IA has 25.2 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 2.6% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 20.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $67,963 (in line with the U.S. $68,342). 52.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.3% 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 | 453 | 52.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 175 | 20.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 121 | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 71 | 8.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 37 | 4.3% | 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 Pella, IA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 61 have a published Census count in Pella, IA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (27), full-service restaurants (23), and residential remodelers (14). Relative to population, chiropractic offices are the most over-represented: 32.3 per 100,000 residents against 11.7 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 27 | 542 | 20.1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 23 | 346 | 15.0 |
| Residential remodelers | 14 | 18 | 1.3 |
| Landscaping services | 13 | 50 | 3.8 |
| Law offices | 12 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 11 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 11 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 10 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 10 | 91 | 9.1 |
| Dental offices | 9 | 89 | 9.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 9 | 56 | 6.2 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 9 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 9 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 9 | 21 | 2.3 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 81 | 9.0 |
| Drinking places | 9 | 42 | 4.7 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 8 | 43 | 5.4 |
| Janitorial services | 8 | 47 | 5.9 |
| Beauty salons | 8 | 48 | 6.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 7 | 35 | 5.0 |
| Nursery, garden center and farm supply stores | 7 | 43 | 6.1 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 6 | 30 | 5.0 |
| Veterinary clinics | 6 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 6 | 462 | 77.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Pella, IA area
The area's named cities and towns have 33 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 641 has the most (67%). 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 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pella, IA | 10,965 | 641 | 12 |
| Knoxville, IA | 7,440 | 641 | 8 |
| Pleasantville, IA | 1,696 | 515 | 11 |
Phone costs for a typical Pella, IA business
A 21-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Pella, IA. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $630.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $523.95. Callata comes to $419.00 a month for 21 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 | $419.00 | $5,028.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $399.00 | $4,788.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $483.00 | $5,796.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $523.95 | $6,287.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $567.00 | $6,804.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $630.00 | $7,560.00 |
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 Pella, IA
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.
Porting a number you already use in Pella, IA 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 Pella, IA?
641 and 515, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Pella, IA area?
859 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Pella, IA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 21-person team that is $419.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $523.95 a month (checked September 28, 2026).