492 Couriers and Messengers

Subcategories of 492 Couriers and Messengers

• 4921Couriers and Express Delivery Services

  This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface, or combined mode courier and express delivery services of parcels, but not operating under a universal service obligation. These parcels can include goods and documents, but the express delivery services are not part of the normal mail service. These services are generally between metropolitan areas, urban centers, or international, but the establishments of this industry form a network that includes local pick-up and delivery to serve their customers' needs. Illustrative Examples: Air courier services, except establishments operating under a universal service obligation Express delivery services, except establishments operating under a universal service obligation Courier services (i.e., intercity network), except establishments operating under a universal service obligation Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• 4922Local Messengers and Local Delivery

  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) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Other NAICS 2022 codes under 492 Couriers and Messengers

• 481Air Transportation
• 482Rail Transportation
• 483Water Transportation
• 484Truck Transportation
• 485Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• 486Pipeline Transportation
• 487Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
• 488Support Activities for Transportation
• 491Postal Service
• 493Warehousing and Storage

Frequently asked questions

What is NAICS 2022 492?

NAICS 2022 492 is "Couriers and Messengers". Industries in the Couriers and Messengers subsector provide intercity, local, and/or international delivery of parcels and documents (including express delivery services) without operating under a universal service obligation. These articles may originate in the U.S. but be delivered to another country and can be described as those that may be handled by one person without using special equipment. This allows the collection, pick-up, and delivery operations to be done with limited labor costs and minimal equipment. Sorting and transportation activities, where necessary, are generally mechanized. The restriction to small parcels partly distinguishes these establishments from those in the transportation industries. The complete network of courier services establishments also distinguishes these transportation services from local messenger and delivery establishments in this subsector. This includes the establishments that perform intercity transportation as well as establishments that, under contract to them, perform local pick-up and delivery. Messengers, which usually deliver within a metropolitan or single urban area, may use bicycle, foot, car, small truck, or van.

What does NAICS 2022 492 include?

492 Couriers and Messengers contains 2 direct subcategories: 4921 Couriers and Express Delivery Services; 4922 Local Messengers and Local Delivery.

What is the parent category of 492?

492 Couriers and Messengers sits under 492 Couriers and Messengers in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.