455211 — Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments generally known as warehouse clubs, superstores, or supercenters, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries, including a significant amount and variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats, and other perishable groceries, in combination with a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, furniture, and appliances.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 455211 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters |
| SBA Size Standard | $47,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 455210 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 44-45 → 455 → 4552 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5311 - Department Stores (via SIC1987:5311→NAICS1997:45211→2002:452112→2007:452112→2012:452112→2017:452311→2022:455211)
- SIC 5399 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores (via SIC1987:5399→NAICS1997:45291→2002:452910→2007:452910→2012:452910→2017:452311→2022:455211)
- SIC 5411 - Grocery Stores (via SIC1987:5411→NAICS1997:45291→2002:452910→2007:452910→2012:452910→2017:452311→2022:455211)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:455211)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 455211:
- 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 4552
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 455211 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 455211 is 'Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $47,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 455211?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 455211 is $47,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 455211?
NAICS code 455211 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5311 - Department Stores, 5399 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores, 5411 - Grocery Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses.