513140 — Directory and Mailing List Publishers
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Business directory publishers
- Mailing list publishers
- Directory publishers
- Telephone directory publishers
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 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)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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' under Sector 51 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 513140? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 513140 (Directory and Mailing List Publishers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 513140? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 513140 (Directory and Mailing List Publishers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (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.
Related Pages & Tools
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.
- NAICS 513140 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Directory and Mailing List Publishers).
- 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.