NAICS Codes for Creative Businesses

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by U.S. federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

The following NAICS codes describe businesses engaged in the inputs, production, and distribution of creative products relevant to the definition of Creative Businesses used in this research. Businesses engaged primarily in facilities development, construction, and real estate for artists, designers, makers including those using technology would be classified as Creative Places.

Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Retail and Service

Food & Beverage Manufacturing
311340 – Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
311351 – Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
311352 – Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
311520 – Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
311811 – Retail Bakeries
311812 – Commercial Bakeries
311813 – Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing
311821 – Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
311919 – Other Snack Food Manufacturing
311941 – Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing
311991 – Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
312120 – Breweries
312130 – Wineries
312140 – Distilleries

Food Service
722310 – Food Service Contractors
722320 – Caterers
722330 – Mobile Food Services
722410 – Drinking Places
722511 – Full-Service Restaurants
722513 – Limited-Service Restaurants
722514 – Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
722515 – Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Apparel & Fashion Goods
315190 – Other Apparel Knitting Mills
315210 – Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
315220 – Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
315240 – Women’s, Girls’, and Infants’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
315280 – Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
315990 – Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
316110 – Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
316210 – Footwear Manufacturing
316992 – Women’s Handbag and Purse Manufacturing
316998 – All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Manufacturing

Publishing & Printing
322230 – Stationery Product Manufacturing
323111 – Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
323113 – Commercial Screen Printing
323117 – Books Printing
323120 – Support Activities for Printing

Craft, Material & Object Manufacturing
327110 – Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
332323 – Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
334614 – Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing
337110 – Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
337121 – Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
337122 – Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing
337124 – Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing
337125 – Household Furniture Manufacturing
337127 – Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
337211 – Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
337212 – Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing
337214 – Office Furniture Manufacturing
337215 – Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing
339910 – Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
339930 – Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing
339950 – Sign Manufacturing
339992 – Musical Instrument Manufacturing

Creative Product Retailers & Wholesalers

Retailers & Wholesalers
423210 – Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
423220 – Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
423410 – Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
423920 – Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
423940 – Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers
423990 – Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
424120 – Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
424320 – Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers
424330 – Women’s, Children’s, and Infants’ Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
424340 – Footwear Merchant Wholesalers
424920 – Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
442110 – Furniture Retailers
442210 – Floor Covering Retailers
442291 – Window Treatment Retailers
442299 – All Other Home Furnishings Retailers
445291 – Baked Goods Retailers
445292 – Confectionery and Nut Retailers
445299 – All Other Specialty Food Retailers
448110 – Men’s Clothing Retailers
448120 – Women’s Clothing Retailers
448130 – Children’s and Infants’ Clothing Retailers
448140 – Family Clothing Retailers
448150 – Clothing Accessories Retailers
448190 – Other Clothing Retailers
448210 – Shoe Retailers
448310 – Jewelry Retailers
448320 – Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers
451140 – Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
451211 – Book Stores

Specialty Creative Retail
453920 – Art Dealers
455219 – All Other General Merchandise Retailers
459110 – Sporting Goods Retailers
459120 – Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers
459130 – Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers
459140 – Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers
459210 – Book Retailers and News Dealers
459420 – Art Dealers
459510 – Used Merchandise Retailers

Publishing & Digital Content
511110 – Newspaper Publishers
511120 – Periodical Publishers
511130 – Book Publishers
511191 – Greeting Card Publishers
511199 – All Other Publishers
511210 – Software Publishers

Film, Video & Sound
512110 – Motion Picture and Video Production
512120 – Motion Picture and Video Distribution
512131 – Motion Picture Theaters except Drive-Ins
512132 – Drive-In Motion Picture Theaters
512191 – Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services
512199 – Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
512230 – Music Publishers
512240 – Sound Recording Studios
512250 – Record Production and Distribution
512290 – Other Sound Recording Industries

Broadcast & Digital Media
515111 – Radio Networks
515112 – Radio Stations
515120 – Television Broadcasting
515210 – Cable and Other Subscription Programming
519110 – News Syndicates
519120 – Libraries and Archives
519130 – Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
531120 – Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings except Miniwarehouses

Creative Services, Advertising, Engineering & Design
541310 – Architectural Services
541320 – Landscape Architectural Services
541330 – Engineering Services
541340 – Drafting Services
541410 – Interior Design Services
541420 – Industrial Design Services
541430 – Graphic Design Services
541490 – Other Specialized Design Services
541810 – Advertising Agencies
541820 – Public Relations Agencies
541830 – Media Buying Agencies
541840 – Media Representatives
541850 – Display Advertising Services
541860 – Direct Mail Advertising
541890 – Other Services Related to Advertising
541921 – Photography Studios, Portrait
541922 – Commercial Photography
812921 – Photofinishing Laboratories
812922 – One-Hour Photofinishing

Visual & Performing Arts
561920 – Convention and Trade Show Organizers
611610 – Fine Arts Schools
711110 – Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
711120 – Dance Companies
711130 – Musical Groups and Artists
711190 – Other Performing Arts Companies
711310 – Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
711320 – Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
711410 – Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures

Beauty Services and Products

Beauty Services
812111 – Barber Shops
812112 – Beauty Salons
812113 – Nail Salons

Beauty Products
325620 – Perfumes, Cosmetics, Makeup, Skin care, Hair preparations (Manufacturing)
424210 – Cosmetics, Perfumes, and Toiletries (Wholesale)
456120 – Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores (Retail)