Pottsville, PA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Pottsville, PA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 145,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 2,705CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 4
Pottsville, PA at a glance
The Pottsville, PA micropolitan area covers 1 county in Pennsylvania and had 145,000 residents in July 2024, up 1.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 309th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 349th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Schuylkill County, PA | 144,523 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Pottsville, PA
County Business Patterns counted 2,705 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 41,596 people in mid-March with $2.1 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.4 employees per establishment. 52.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (443), other services (except public administration) (405), and health care and social assistance (372).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 443 | 5,431 | $166,597,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 405 | 1,630 | $45,443,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 372 | 7,469 | $371,815,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 246 | 2,628 | $44,173,000 |
| Construction (23) | 227 | 1,789 | $116,844,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 164 | 9,739 | $619,261,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 157 | 867 | $59,030,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 140 | 6,820 | $376,491,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 118 | 684 | $42,887,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 108 | 932 | $49,890,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 88 | 1,180 | $66,571,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 62 | 199 | $8,928,000 |
| Information (51) | 46 | 229 | $7,511,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 38 | 585 | $50,979,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 37 | 301 | $7,878,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 16 | 551 | $33,461,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 16 | 349 | $17,885,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 13 | 162 (high noise) | $15,105,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 9 | 51 (high noise) | $1,785,000 |
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.
Pottsville, PA compared with the U.S.
Pottsville, PA has 18.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 23.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,547 (26.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.3% 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 | 1,413 | 52.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 563 | 20.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 344 | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 241 | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 142 | 5.3% | 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 Pottsville, PA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 87 have a published Census count in Pottsville, PA. The largest are full-service restaurants (98), physician practices (95), and limited-service restaurants (59). Relative to population, funeral homes and funeral services are the most over-represented: 12.5 per 100,000 residents against 4.5 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 98 | 1,294 | 13.2 |
| Physician practices | 95 | — | — |
| Limited-service restaurants | 59 | 630 | 10.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 55 | 206 | 3.7 |
| Residential remodelers | 44 | 125 | 2.8 |
| Law offices | 42 | 200 | 4.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 41 | 267 | 6.5 |
| Child day care services | 39 | 426 | 10.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 38 | 193 | 5.1 |
| Beauty salons | 37 | 160 | 4.3 |
| Dental offices | 35 | 222 | 6.3 |
| Landscaping services | 35 | 104 | 3.0 |
| Drinking places | 35 | 119 | 3.4 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 31 | 123 | 4.0 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 29 | 125 | 4.3 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 29 | 1,241 | 42.8 |
| Site preparation contractors | 26 | 304 | 11.7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 24 | 424 | 17.7 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 24 | 70 | 2.9 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 23 | 170 | 7.4 |
| Civic and social organizations | 21 | 125 | 6.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 19 | 134 | 7.1 |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 18 | 44 | 2.4 |
| Nursing care facilities | 17 | 1,504 | 88.5 |
| Janitorial services | 17 | 81 | 4.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Pottsville, PA
The area's named cities and towns have 91 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 4 area codes; 570 has the most (67%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 16 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville, PA | 13,404 | 272, 570 | 26 |
| Tamaqua, PA | 6,944 | 272, 570 | 8 |
| Schuylkill Haven, PA | 5,273 | 272, 570 | 4 |
| Minersville, PA | 4,426 | 272, 570 | 4 |
| Shenandoah, PA | 4,156 | 272, 570 | 7 |
| Pine Grove, PA | 4,084 | 272, 570 | 3 |
| Frackville, PA | 3,899 | 272, 570 | 5 |
| Mahanoy City, PA | 3,535 | 272, 570 | 3 |
| Orwigsburg, PA | 3,014 | 272, 570 | 3 |
| St. Clair, PA | 2,763 | 272, 570 | 3 |
| Ashland, PA | 2,496 | 272, 570 | 10 |
| McAdoo, PA | 2,474 | 272, 570 | 2 |
| Tremont, PA | 1,689 | 570 | 2 |
| Tower City, PA | 1,436 | 223, 717 | 3 |
| Girardville, PA | 1,322 | 272, 570 | 3 |
| New Philadelphia, PA | 1,067 | 272, 570 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Pottsville, PA business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Pottsville, PA. 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. On Callata the same 15 people cost $299.00 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 | $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 Pottsville, PA
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 Pottsville, PA, 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 Pottsville, PA?
570, 272, 717, and 223, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Pottsville, PA area?
2,705 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Pottsville, PA?
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).