516210 — Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily providing media streaming distribution services, operating social network sites, operating media broadcasting and cable television networks, and supplying information, such as news reports, articles, pictures, and features, to the news media. These establishments distribute textual, audio, and/or video content of general or specific interest.
Illustrative Examples
- Broadcasting networks, radio
- Broadcasting networks, television
- Cable broadcasting networks
- Cable television networks
- Internet broadcasting
- Pay-per-view cable programming
- Satellite radio networks
- Satellite television networks
- Social network sites, Internet
- Stand-alone streaming services
- Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services
- Syndicates, news
- Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (vMVPDs)
- Web broadcasting
- Wiki sites, Internet
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 516210 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers |
| SBA Size Standard | $47,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 516210 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 51 → 516 → 5162 |
| 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→2022:516210)
- SIC 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2721→NAICS1997:51112→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2731→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing (via SIC1987:2741→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 2771 - Greeting Cards (via SIC1987:2771→NAICS1997:511191→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 4832 - Radio Broadcasting Stations (via SIC1987:4832→NAICS1997:513111→2002:515111→2007:515111→2012:515111→2017:515111→2022:516210)
- SIC 4833 - Television Broadcasting Stations (via SIC1987:4833→NAICS1997:51312→2002:515120→2007:515120→2012:515120→2017:515120→2022:516210)
- SIC 4841 - Cable and Other Pay Television Services (via SIC1987:4841→NAICS1997:51321→2002:515210→2007:515210→2012:515210→2017:515210→2022:516210)
- SIC 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services (via SIC1987:7331→NAICS1997:51114→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 7383 - News Syndicates (via SIC1987:7383→NAICS1997:51411→2002:519110→2007:519110→2012:519110→2017:519110→2022:516210)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:514199→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 8999 - Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8999→NAICS1997:514199→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 516210:
- 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 5162
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 516210 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 516210 is 'Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is $47,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 516210?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 516210 is $47,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 516210?
NAICS code 516210 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, 4832 - Radio Broadcasting Stations, 4833 - Television Broadcasting Stations, 4841 - Cable and Other Pay Television Services, 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services, 7383 - News Syndicates, 7389 - Business Services, 8999 - Services, NEC.