NAICS Code 5131 — Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Industry Group in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 5 direct sub-codes.

Code	5131
Title	Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Level	Industry Group (4-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing newspapers, magazines, other periodicals, books, directories and mailing lists, and other works, such as calendars, greeting cards, and maps. These works are characterized by the intellectual creativity required in their development and are usually protected by copyright. Publishers distribute or arrange for the distribution of these works.

Publishing establishments may create the works in-house, or contract for, purchase, or compile works that were originally created by others. These works may be published in one or more formats, such as print and/or electronic form, including proprietary electronic networks or exclusively on the Internet. Establishments in this industry may print, reproduce, or offer direct access to the works themselves or may arrange with others to carry out such functions.

Establishments that both print and publish may fill excess capacity with commercial or job printing. However, the publishing activity is still considered to be the primary activity of these establishments.

Where 5131 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	51	Information
Subsector	513	Publishing Industries
Industry Group	5131	Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Codes under 5131

Code	Title
51311	Newspaper Publishers
51312	Periodical Publishers
51313	Book Publishers
51314	Directory and Mailing List Publishers
51319	Other Publishers

Related Industry Group codes

• 5132 — Software Publishers

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.