516210 — Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily providing media streaming distribution services, operating social network sites, operating media broadcasting and cable television networks, and supplying information, such as news reports, articles, pictures, and features, to the news media. These establishments distribute textual, audio, and/or video content of general or specific interest (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Broadcasting networks, radio
- Broadcasting networks, television
- Cable broadcasting networks
- Cable television networks
- Internet broadcasting
- Pay-per-view cable programming
- Satellite radio networks
- Satellite television networks
- Social network sites, Internet
- Stand-alone streaming services
- Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services
- Syndicates, news
- Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (vMVPDs)
- Web broadcasting
- Wiki sites, Internet
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→2022:516210)
- SIC 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2721→NAICS1997:51112→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2731→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing (via SIC1987:2741→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 2771 - Greeting Cards (via SIC1987:2771→NAICS1997:511191→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 4832 - Radio Broadcasting Stations (via SIC1987:4832→NAICS1997:513111→2002:515111→2007:515111→2012:515111→2017:515111→2022:516210)
- SIC 4833 - Television Broadcasting Stations (via SIC1987:4833→NAICS1997:51312→2002:515120→2007:515120→2012:515120→2017:515120→2022:516210)
- SIC 4841 - Cable and Other Pay Television Services (via SIC1987:4841→NAICS1997:51321→2002:515210→2007:515210→2012:515210→2017:515210→2022:516210)
- SIC 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services (via SIC1987:7331→NAICS1997:51114→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 7383 - News Syndicates (via SIC1987:7383→NAICS1997:51411→2002:519110→2007:519110→2012:519110→2017:519110→2022:516210)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:514199→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
- SIC 8999 - Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8999→NAICS1997:514199→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:516210)
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 5820 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 516210 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 516210 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers' under Sector 51 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 516210? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 516210 (Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 516210? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 516210 (Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers) 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, 4832 - Radio Broadcasting Stations, 4833 - Television Broadcasting Stations, 4841 - Cable and Other Pay Television Services, 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services, 7383 - News Syndicates, 7389 - Business Services, 8999 - Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 516210:
- 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 516210 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers).
- 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.