459210 — Book Retailers and News Dealers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals (without publishing).
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 459210 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Book Retailers and News Dealers |
| SBA Size Standard | $36,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 459210 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 44-45 → 459 → 4592 |
| 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 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459210)
- SIC 5942 - Book Stores (via SIC1987:5942→NAICS1997:451211→2002:451211→2007:451211→2012:451211→2017:451211→2022:459210)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:459210)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459210)
- SIC 5994 - News Dealers and Newsstands (via SIC1987:5994→NAICS1997:451212→2002:451212→2007:451212→2012:451212→2017:451212→2022:459210)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 459210:
- 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 4592
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 459210 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 459210 is 'Book Retailers and News Dealers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $36,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 459210?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 459210 is $36,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 459210?
NAICS code 459210 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5942 - Book Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments, 5994 - News Dealers and Newsstands.