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Sector 92 — Public Administration

Reference listings and standards for industries classified under NAICS Sector 92. Select a national industry below for SBA size bounds and SIC mappings.

Top Industries & SBA Standards under Sector 92

Code Industry Title SBA Size Standard
921110 Executive Offices None
921120 Legislative Bodies None
921130 Public Finance Activities None
921140 Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined None
921150 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments None
921190 Other General Government Support None
922110 Courts None
922120 Police Protection None
922130 Legal Counsel and Prosecution None
922140 Correctional Institutions None

💡 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 92 (Public Administration) to showcase your full capability list, only one primary code dictates your macro size eligibility.

National Industries in this Sector (29)

921110 Executive Offices
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921120 Legislative Bodies
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921130 Public Finance Activities
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921140 Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined
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921150 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments
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921190 Other General Government Support
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922110 Courts
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922120 Police Protection
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922130 Legal Counsel and Prosecution
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922140 Correctional Institutions
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922150 Parole Offices and Probation Offices
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922160 Fire Protection
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922190 Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
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923110 Administration of Education Programs
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923120 Administration of Public Health Programs
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923130 Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)
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923140 Administration of Veterans' Affairs
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924110 Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs
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924120 Administration of Conservation Programs
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925110 Administration of Housing Programs
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925120 Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development
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926110 Administration of General Economic Programs
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926120 Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
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926130 Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities
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926140 Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities
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926150 Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors
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927110 Space Research and Technology
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928110 National Security
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928120 International Affairs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS Sector 92? ▾

Sector 92 represents 'Public Administration' 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 92? ▾

There are exactly 29 6-digit U.S. national industries listed under NAICS Sector 92 in our registry, compiled from the active 2022 Census NAICS manual.

What is the hierarchical structure under Sector 92? ▾

Economic activities in Sector 92 are organized hierarchically: the first two digits designate Sector 92, 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 92? ▾

Sector 92 covers establishments engaged in 'Public Administration'. 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 92? ▾

Each industry in Sector 92 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 92 industries map to legacy SIC codes? ▾

Yes, every six-digit industry in Sector 92 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 92 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 92 state-specific? ▾

No, all NAICS classifications in Sector 92 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