SIC 5331 — Variety Stores
SIC 5331 is 'Variety 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): 455219 (All Other General Merchandise Retailers).
Description & Classification
SIC code 5331 representing 'Variety 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 455219 - All Other General Merchandise Retailers (via SIC1987:5331→NAICS1997:45299→2002:452990→2007:452990→2012:452990→2017:452319→2022:455219)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5331 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Variety 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 5331:
- 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 5331 represent?
SIC 5331 is 'Variety 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): 455219 (All Other General Merchandise Retailers).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5331?
SIC code 5331 maps to modern NAICS codes: 455219 - All Other General Merchandise Retailers.