Registry · NAICS Index

Sector 53 — Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Reference listings and standards for industries classified under NAICS Sector 53. Select a national industry below for SBA size bounds and SIC mappings.

Top Industries & SBA Standards under Sector 53

Code Industry Title SBA Size Standard
531110 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings $34,000,000
531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) $34,000,000
531130 Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units $34,000,000
531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property $34,000,000
531210 Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers $15,000,000
531311 Residential Property Managers $12,500,000
531312 Nonresidential Property Managers $19,500,000
531320 Offices of Real Estate Appraisers $9,500,000
531390 Other Activities Related to Real Estate $19,500,000
532111 Passenger Car Rental $47,000,000

💡 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 53 (Real Estate and Rental and Leasing) to showcase your full capability list, only one primary code dictates your macro size eligibility.

National Industries in this Sector (24)

531110 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings
531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
531130 Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units
531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
531210 Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
531311 Residential Property Managers
531312 Nonresidential Property Managers
531320 Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
531390 Other Activities Related to Real Estate
532111 Passenger Car Rental
532112 Passenger Car Leasing
532120 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing
532210 Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental
532281 Formal Wear and Costume Rental
532282 Video Tape and Disc Rental
532283 Home Health Equipment Rental
532284 Recreational Goods Rental
532289 All Other Consumer Goods Rental
532310 General Rental Centers
532411 Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
532412 Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
532420 Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
533110 Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS Sector 53? ▾

Sector 53 represents 'Real Estate and Rental and Leasing' 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 53? ▾

There are exactly 24 6-digit U.S. national industries listed under NAICS Sector 53 in our registry, compiled from the active 2022 Census NAICS manual.

What is the hierarchical structure under Sector 53? ▾

Economic activities in Sector 53 are organized hierarchically: the first two digits designate Sector 53, 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 53? ▾

Sector 53 covers establishments engaged in 'Real Estate and Rental and Leasing'. 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 53? ▾

Each industry in Sector 53 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 53 industries map to legacy SIC codes? ▾

Yes, every six-digit industry in Sector 53 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 53 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 53 state-specific? ▾

No, all NAICS classifications in Sector 53 are federal standards uniform across all 50 states, ensuring consistent statistics and compliance.

Sources & References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Manual
  2. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Table of Small Business Size Standards
  3. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR): 13 CFR Part 121 - Small Business Size Regulations
  4. Acquisition.gov: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 - Small Business Programs
  5. Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040) Principal Business Activity (PBA) Codes
  6. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA): System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Unique Entity ID Guide
  7. Defense Logistics Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) CAGE Search and Registration
  8. United Nations Statistics Division: International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC)
  9. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual
  10. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): SEC EDGAR Filer Standard Industrial Classification Codes