513120 — Periodical Publishers
Description
This industry comprises establishments known either as magazine publishers or periodical publishers. These establishments carry out the operations necessary for producing and distributing magazines and other periodicals, such as gathering, writing, and editing articles, and selling and preparing advertisements. These establishments may publish magazines and other periodicals in print or electronic form, including exclusively on the Internet.
Illustrative Examples
- Comic book publishers
- Magazine publishers
- Scholarly journal publishers
- Newsletter publishers
- Trade journal publishers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 513120 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Periodical Publishers |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,000 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 513120 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 51 → 513 → 5131 |
| 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 2711 - Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513120)
- SIC 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2721→NAICS1997:51112→2002:511120→2007:511120→2012:511120→2017:511120→2022:513120)
- SIC 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2731→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513120)
- SIC 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing (via SIC1987:2741→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513120)
- SIC 2771 - Greeting Cards (via SIC1987:2771→NAICS1997:511191→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513120)
- SIC 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services (via SIC1987:7331→NAICS1997:51114→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513120)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:514199→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513120)
- SIC 8999 - Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8999→NAICS1997:514199→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513120)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 513120:
- Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information 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 5131
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 513120 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 513120 is 'Periodical Publishers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 513120?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 513120 is 1,000 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 513120?
NAICS code 513120 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2711 - Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing, 2771 - Greeting Cards, 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services, 7389 - Business Services, 8999 - Services, NEC.