SIC 5942 — Book Stores
SIC 5942 is 'Book Stores', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 59: Miscellaneous Retail (Division G: Retail Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 459210 (Book Retailers and News Dealers).
Description & Classification
SIC code 5942 representing 'Book Stores' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 459210 - Book Retailers and News Dealers (via SIC1987:5942→NAICS1997:451211→2002:451211→2007:451211→2012:451211→2017:451211→2022:459210)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5942 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Book Stores |
| Division | Division G: Retail Trade |
| Major Group | Major Group 59: Miscellaneous Retail |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5942:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 59 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 59
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 5942 represent?
SIC 5942 is 'Book Stores', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 59: Miscellaneous Retail (Division G: Retail Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 459210 (Book Retailers and News Dealers).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5942?
SIC code 5942 maps to modern NAICS codes: 459210 - Book Retailers and News Dealers.