455110 — Department Stores
Description
This industry comprises establishments generally known as department stores that have separate departments for general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, jewelry, home furnishings, and toys, with no one merchandise line predominating. Department stores may sell perishable groceries, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, but such sales are insignificant. Department stores with fixed point-of-sale locations may have separate customer checkout areas in each department, central customer checkout areas, or both (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5311 - Department Stores (via SIC1987:5311→NAICS1997:45211→2002:452112→2007:452112→2012:452112→2017:452210→2022:455110)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:455110)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC L059 — Technical Representation Services: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 455110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 455110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Department Stores' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 455110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $40,000,000 for NAICS code 455110 (Department Stores), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 455110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 455110 (Department Stores) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5311 - Department Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 455110:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 455110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Department Stores).
- 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.