5131 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Subcategories of 5131 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

• 51311Newspaper Publishers

  See industry description for 513110.

• 51312Periodical Publishers

  See industry description for 513120.

• 51313Book Publishers

  See industry description for 513130.

• 51314Directory and Mailing List Publishers

  See industry description for 513140.

• 51319Other Publishers

  This industry comprises establishments known as publishers (except newspaper, magazine, book, directory, mailing list, music, and software publishers). These establishments may publish works in print or electronic form, including exclusively on the Internet. Illustrative Examples: Art publishers Greeting card publishers Calendar publishers Cross-References.

Other NAICS 2022 codes under 5131 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

• 5132Software Publishers

Frequently asked questions

What is NAICS 2022 5131?

NAICS 2022 5131 is "Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers". 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.

What does NAICS 2022 5131 include?

5131 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers contains 5 direct subcategories: 51311 Newspaper Publishers; 51312 Periodical Publishers; 51313 Book Publishers; 51314 Directory and Mailing List Publishers; 51319 Other Publishers.

What is the parent category of 5131?

5131 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers sits under 5131 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.