513140 — Directory and Mailing List Publishers

Q: Is NAICS code 513140 valid in 2022?

Yes, 513140 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Directory and Mailing List Publishers'. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing directories, mailing lists, and collections or compilations of fact. The products are typically protected in their selection, arrangement and/or presentation. Examples are lists of mailing addresses, telephone directories, directories of businesses, collections or compilations of proprietary drugs or legal case results, compilations of public records, etc. These establishments may publish directories and mailing lists in print or electronic form, including exclusively on the Internet.

Q: What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 513140?

NAICS code 513140 maps to the following legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2711 - Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing, 2771 - Greeting Cards, 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services, 7389 - Business Services, 8999 - Services, NEC.

NAICS 513140 is 'Directory and Mailing List Publishers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing directories, mailing lists, and collections or compilations of fact. The products are typically protected in their selection, arrangement and/or presentation. Examples are lists of mailing addresses, telephone directories, directories of businesses, collections or compilations of proprietary drugs or legal case results, compilations of public records, etc. These establishments may publish directories and mailing lists in print or electronic form, including exclusively on the Internet.

Illustrative Examples

Business directory publishers
Mailing list publishers
Directory publishers
Telephone directory publishers

Overview Facts

NAICS Code	513140
Industry Title	Directory and Mailing List Publishers
SBA Size Standard	1,000 employees
U.S. Establishments	Not disclosed (Census CBP, 2023)
IRS PBA Code	513140 (exact match)
Sectors Hierarchy	Sector 51 → 513 → 5131
Source / Verified	US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28

NAICS Structure: 513140 National Industry

Sector (2)

Information

Subsector (3)

513

Publishing Industries

Industry Group (4)

5131

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Industry (5)

51314

Directory and Mailing List Publishers

National Industry (6)

513140

Directory and Mailing List Publishers

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

SIC 2711 - Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513140)
SIC 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2721→NAICS1997:51112→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513140)
SIC 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2731→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513140)
SIC 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing (via SIC1987:2741→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513140)
SIC 2771 - Greeting Cards (via SIC1987:2771→NAICS1997:511191→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513140)
SIC 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services (via SIC1987:7331→NAICS1997:51114→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513140)
SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:514199→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513140)
SIC 8999 - Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8999→NAICS1997:514199→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:513140)

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 7630 — Newspapers and Periodicals

Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 513140:

Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information sector.
SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
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.

Related Industries in 5131

513110 - Newspaper Publishers...513120 - Periodical Publishers...513130 - Book Publishers...513191 - Greeting Card Publishers...513199 - All Other Publishers...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 513140 a valid 2022 NAICS code?

NAICS 513140 is 'Directory and Mailing List Publishers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 513140?

The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 513140 is 1,000 employees (based on employees).

What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 513140?

NAICS code 513140 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2711 - Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing, 2771 - Greeting Cards, 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services, 7389 - Business Services, 8999 - Services, NEC.