SIC 2711 — Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing
Description & Classification
SIC code 2711 representing 'Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 513110 - Newspaper Publishers (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:511110→2007:511110→2012:511110→2017:511110→2022:513110)
- NAICS 513120 - Periodical Publishers (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513120)
- NAICS 513199 - All Other Publishers (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513199)
- NAICS 516210 - Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- NAICS 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:519290)
- NAICS 513140 - Directory and Mailing List Publishers (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513140)
- NAICS 513191 - Greeting Card Publishers (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513191)
- NAICS 513130 - Book Publishers (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513130)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 2711 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 27: Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 2711:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 27 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 27
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 2711 represent?
SIC 2711 is 'Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 27: Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 513110 (Newspaper Publishers), 513120 (Periodical Publishers).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 2711?
SIC code 2711 maps to modern NAICS codes: 513110 - Newspaper Publishers, 513120 - Periodical Publishers, 513199 - All Other Publishers, 516210 - Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers, 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services, 513140 - Directory and Mailing List Publishers, 513191 - Greeting Card Publishers, 513130 - Book Publishers.