NAICS Code 513120 — Periodical Publishers
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 51312 (Periodical Publishers).
| Code | 513120 |
|---|---|
| Title | Periodical Publishers |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 1,000 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments known either as magazine publishers or periodical publishers. These establishments carry out the operations necessary for producing and distributing magazines and other periodicals, such as gathering, writing, and editing articles, and selling and preparing advertisements. These establishments may publish magazines and other periodicals in print or electronic form, including exclusively on the Internet.
Illustrative Examples:
Comic book publishers
Magazine publishers
Scholarly journal publishers
Newsletter publishers
Trade journal publishers
Cross-References.
Is a business under 513120 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 513120 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,000 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.
Where 513120 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 51 | Information |
| Subsector | 513 | Publishing Industries |
| Industry Group | 5131 | Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers |
| NAICS Industry | 51312 | Periodical Publishers |
| National Industry | 513120 | Periodical Publishers |
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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.