485991 — Special Needs Transportation
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing special needs transportation (except to and from school or work) for the disabled or elderly. These establishments may use specially equipped vehicles to provide passenger transportation (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing school or employee bus transportation for the disabled or elderly--are classified in Industry
- 485410, School and Employee Bus Transportation; and
- Providing ambulance services for emergency and medical purposes--are classified in Industry 621910,
- Ambulance Services.
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 4119 - Local Passenger Transportation, NEC (via SIC1987:4119→NAICS1997:485991→2002:485991→2007:485991→2012:485991→2017:485991→2022:485991)
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 V222 — Passenger Motor Charter Service
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 485991 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 485991 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Special Needs Transportation' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 485991? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $19,000,000 for NAICS code 485991 (Special Needs Transportation), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 485991? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 485991 (Special Needs Transportation) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4119 - Local Passenger Transportation, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 485991:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 485991 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Special Needs Transportation).
- 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.