NAICS Code 492210 — Local Messengers and Local Delivery
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 49221 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery).
| Code | 492210 |
|---|---|
| Title | Local Messengers and Local Delivery |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $34 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local messenger and delivery services of small items within a single metropolitan area or within an urban center. These establishments generally provide point-to-point pick-up and delivery and do not operate as part of an intercity courier network.
Illustrative Examples:
Letters, documents, or small parcels local delivery services
Grocery delivery services (i.e., independent service from grocery store)
Alcoholic beverages delivery services
Restaurant meals order and delivery services (i.e., independent order and delivery services)
Is a business under 492210 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 492210 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $34 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 492210 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| Subsector | 492 | Couriers and Messengers |
| Industry Group | 4922 | Local Messengers and Local Delivery |
| NAICS Industry | 49221 | Local Messengers and Local Delivery |
| National Industry | 492210 | Local Messengers and Local Delivery |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
4215 | Courier Services, Except by Air |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.