Sioux Falls, SD-MN business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.
- Population
- 308,0002024 est.
- Establishments
- 9,170CBP 2023
- Counties
- 5
- Area codes
- 2
About the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area covers 5 counties in South Dakota and Minnesota and had 308,000 residents in July 2024, up 7.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Minnehaha County, SD is the most populous, with 209,000 people. By population it ranks 170th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 138th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Minnehaha County, SD | 208,639 |
| Lincoln County, SD | 75,244 |
| Rock County, MN | 9,525 |
| Turner County, SD | 9,087 |
| McCook County, SD | 5,771 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Sioux Falls, SD-MN
County Business Patterns counted 9,170 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 160,101 people in mid-March with $9.4 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 17.5 employees per establishment. 52.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (1,254), retail trade (1,062), and health care and social assistance (913).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 1,254 | 11,119 | $820,814,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 1,062 | 20,605 | $738,061,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 913 | 35,331 | $2,475,456,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 881 | 5,879 | $240,512,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 809 | 6,062 | $437,315,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 737 | 14,742 | $323,213,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 671 | 12,415 | $1,086,307,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 527 | 7,949 | $624,525,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 500 | 6,778 | $312,581,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 487 | 2,227 | $120,379,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 436 | 5,165 | $282,288,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 290 | 15,544 | $1,022,308,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 242 | 3,686 | $80,136,000 |
| Information (51) | 143 | 3,200 | $221,137,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 86 | 3,057 | $81,572,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 72 | 5,722 (high noise) | $445,205,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 25 | 464 | $53,563,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 19 | 39 | $3,258,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 12 | 115 (high noise) | $8,614,000 |
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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN
Sioux Falls, SD-MN has 29.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 21.0% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 17.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $58,572 (14.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 52.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.6% 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 | 4,836 | 52.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 1,591 | 17.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 1,255 | 13.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 973 | 10.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 515 | 5.6% | 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 131 have a published Census count in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The largest are limited-service restaurants (235), insurance agencies and brokerages (219), and full-service restaurants (178). Relative to population, poured concrete foundation and structure contractors are the most over-represented: 28.2 per 100,000 residents against 6.9 nationally.
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Sioux Falls, SD-MN
The area's named cities and towns have 146 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 605 has the most (92%). 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 10 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 209,289 | 605 | 92 |
| Brandon, SD | 10,837 | 605 | 3 |
| Luverne, MN | 4,941 | 507 | 9 |
| Dell Rapids, SD | 3,825 | 605 | 2 |
| Hartford, SD | 3,600 | 605 | 2 |
| Canton, SD | 2,974 | 605 | 5 |
| Lennox, SD | 2,539 | 605 | 3 |
| Crooks, SD | 1,369 | 605 | 2 |
| Baltic, SD | 1,331 | 605 | 2 |
| Salem, SD | 1,315 | 605 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Sioux Falls, SD-MN business
The comparison below uses 17 users, the rounded average establishment size in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $424.15 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $510.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $339.00 a month for 17 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 | $339.00 | $4,068.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $323.00 | $3,876.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $391.00 | $4,692.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $424.15 | $5,089.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $459.00 | $5,508.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $510.00 | $6,120.00 |
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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN
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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN?
605 and 507, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area?
9,170 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Sioux Falls, SD-MN?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 17-person team that is $339.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $424.15 a month (checked September 28, 2026).