SIC 5311 — Department Stores
SIC 5311 is 'Department Stores', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 53: General Merchandise Stores (Division G: Retail Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 455110 (Department Stores), 455211 (Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters).
Description & Classification
SIC code 5311 representing 'Department Stores' 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 455110 - Department Stores (via SIC1987:5311→NAICS1997:45211→2002:452112→2007:452112→2012:452112→2017:452210→2022:455110)
- NAICS 455211 - Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters (via SIC1987:5311→NAICS1997:45211→2002:452112→2007:452112→2012:452112→2017:452311→2022:455211)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5311 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Department Stores |
| Division | Division G: Retail Trade |
| Major Group | Major Group 53: General Merchandise Stores |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5311:
- 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 53 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 53
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 5311 represent?
SIC 5311 is 'Department Stores', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 53: General Merchandise Stores (Division G: Retail Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 455110 (Department Stores), 455211 (Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5311?
SIC code 5311 maps to modern NAICS codes: 455110 - Department Stores, 455211 - Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters.