Sector 51 — Information
Reference listings and standards for industries classified under NAICS Sector 51. Select a national industry below for SBA size bounds and SIC mappings.
Top Industries & SBA Standards under Sector 51
| Code | Industry Title | SBA Size Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 512110 | Motion Picture and Video Production | $40,000,000 |
| 512120 | Motion Picture and Video Distribution | $39,000,000 |
| 512131 | Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) | $47,000,000 |
| 512132 | Drive-In Motion Picture Theaters | $12,500,000 |
| 512191 | Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services | $39,000,000 |
| 512199 | Other Motion Picture and Video Industries | $28,500,000 |
| 512230 | Music Publishers | 900 employees |
| 512240 | Sound Recording Studios | $11,000,000 |
| 512250 | Record Production and Distribution | 900 employees |
| 512290 | Other Sound Recording Industries | $22,500,000 |
💡 Sector Guidance
Sector Selection Rule: When registering your business profile on SAM.gov or state registers, you must declare a single primary NAICS code representing your largest source of revenue. While you can add multiple secondary codes from Sector 51 (Information) to showcase your full capability list, only one primary code dictates your macro size eligibility.
National Industries in this Sector (29)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NAICS Sector 51? ▾
Sector 51 represents 'Information' in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) taxonomy. It groups establishments based on their shared production processes and operational inputs.
How many U.S. national industries are listed under NAICS Sector 51? ▾
There are exactly 29 6-digit U.S. national industries listed under NAICS Sector 51 in our registry, compiled from the active 2022 Census NAICS manual.
What is the hierarchical structure under Sector 51? ▾
Economic activities in Sector 51 are organized hierarchically: the first two digits designate Sector 51, which rolls down into 3-digit subsectors, 4-digit industry groups, 5-digit NAICS industries, and 6-digit national industries.
What type of business activities belong to Sector 51? ▾
Sector 51 covers establishments engaged in 'Information'. Select any specific six-digit industry code from the directory list to see detailed definitions and examples.
How do I determine the SBA size standard for codes in Sector 51? ▾
Each industry in Sector 51 has its own specific size standard limit set by the SBA. You must check the individual six-digit industry page to see if it is a receipts-based limit or employee-based limit.
Do Sector 51 industries map to legacy SIC codes? ▾
Yes, every six-digit industry in Sector 51 maps to one or more legacy four-digit SIC codes. The concordance crosswalk handles splits to map legacy files to modern formats.
What are the common IRS Principal Business Activity codes for this sector? ▾
The IRS Principal Business Activity (PBA) codes for Sector 51 are derived directly from these NAICS classifications and must be listed on federal tax returns to group business income.
Is a NAICS code in Sector 51 state-specific? ▾
No, all NAICS classifications in Sector 51 are federal standards uniform across all 50 states, ensuring consistent statistics and compliance.
Sources & References
- U.S. Census Bureau: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Manual
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Table of Small Business Size Standards
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR): 13 CFR Part 121 - Small Business Size Regulations
- Acquisition.gov: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 - Small Business Programs
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040) Principal Business Activity (PBA) Codes
- U.S. General Services Administration (GSA): System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Unique Entity ID Guide
- Defense Logistics Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) CAGE Search and Registration
- United Nations Statistics Division: International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC)
- U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): SEC EDGAR Filer Standard Industrial Classification Codes