455211 — Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments generally known as warehouse clubs, superstores, or supercenters, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries, including a significant amount and variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats, and other perishable groceries, in combination with a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, furniture, and appliances (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→2017:452311→2022:455211)
- SIC 5399 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores (via SIC1987:5399→NAICS1997:45291→2002:452910→2007:452910→2012:452910→2017:452311→2022:455211)
- SIC 5411 - Grocery Stores (via SIC1987:5411→NAICS1997:45291→2002:452910→2007:452910→2012:452910→2017:452311→2022:455211)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:455211)
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 M1EZ — OPERATION OF OTHER INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 455211 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 455211 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 455211? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 455211 (Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 455211? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 455211 (Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5311 - Department Stores, 5399 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores, 5411 - Grocery Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 455211:
- 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 455211 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters).
- 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.