561421 — Telephone Answering Services
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in answering telephone calls and relaying messages on behalf of clients or for other establishments of the same enterprise (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 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:561421→2002:561421→2007:561421→2012:561421→2017:561421→2022:561421)
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 R602 — Courier and Messenger Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 561421 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 561421 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Telephone Answering Services' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 561421? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $19,000,000 for NAICS code 561421 (Telephone Answering Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 561421? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 561421 (Telephone Answering Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561421:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 561421 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Telephone Answering Services).
- 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.