449121 — Floor Covering Retailers

Q: Is NAICS code 449121 valid in 2022?

Yes, 449121 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Floor Covering Retailers'. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such as rugs and carpets, laminate and vinyl floor coverings, linoleum flooring, and floor tile (except ceramic tile or hardwood floor coverings only); or retailing new floor coverings in combination with installation and repair services.

Q: What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 449121?

NAICS code 449121 maps to the following legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5023 - Homefurnishings, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5713 - Floor Coverings Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.

NAICS 449121 is 'Floor Covering Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such as rugs and carpets, laminate and vinyl floor coverings, linoleum flooring, and floor tile (except ceramic tile or hardwood floor coverings only); or retailing new floor coverings in combination with installation and repair services.

Overview Facts

NAICS Code	449121
Industry Title	Floor Covering Retailers
SBA Size Standard	$9,000,000
IRS PBA Code	449121 (exact match)
Sectors Hierarchy	Sector 44-45 → 449 → 4491
Source / Verified	US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28

NAICS Structure: 449121 National Industry

Sector (2)

44-45

Retail Trade

Subsector (3)

449

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

Industry Group (4)

4491

Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers

Industry (5)

44912

Home Furnishings Retailers

National Industry (6)

449121

Floor Covering Retailers

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

SIC 5023 - Homefurnishings (via SIC1987:5023→NAICS1997:44221→2002:442210→2007:442210→2012:442210→2017:442210→2022:449121)
SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:449121)
SIC 5713 - Floor Coverings Stores (via SIC1987:5713→NAICS1997:44221→2002:442210→2007:442210→2012:442210→2017:442210→2022:449121)
SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:449121)
SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:449121)

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 449121:

Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.

Related Industries in 4491

449110 - Furniture Retailers...449122 - Window Treatment Retailers...449129 - All Other Home Furnishings Retailers...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 449121 a valid 2022 NAICS code?

NAICS 449121 is 'Floor Covering Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 449121?

The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 449121 is $9,000,000 (based on receipts).

What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 449121?

NAICS code 449121 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5023 - Homefurnishings, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5713 - Floor Coverings Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.