812111 — Barber Shops
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as barber shops or men's hair stylist shops primarily engaged in cutting, trimming, and styling men's and boys' hair; and/or shaving and trimming men's beards (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Offering training in barbering--are classified in U.S. Industry 611511, Cosmetology and Barber Schools;
- and
- Providing hair care services (except establishments known as barber shops or men's hair stylist shops)--are
- classified in U.S. Industry 812112, Beauty Salons.
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 7241 - Barber Shops (via SIC1987:7241→NAICS1997:812111→2002:812111→2007:812111→2012:812111→2017:812111→2022:812111)
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 R401 — Personal Care Services (includes such services as barber and beauty shop, shoe repairs, tailoring, etc.)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 812111 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 812111 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Barber Shops' under Sector 81 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 812111? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,500,000 for NAICS code 812111 (Barber Shops), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 812111? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 812111 (Barber Shops) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7241 - Barber Shops.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 812111:
- Sector 81 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 812111 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Barber Shops).
- IRS PBA Code for Barbershop — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Hair Salon — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- 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.