The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standardized framework used by federal statistical agencies in the United States to classify and analyze business establishments across the economy. This classification system enables consistent data collection and analysis of business activities nationwide.
This comprehensive list identifies NAICS codes specifically related to creative industries, encompassing businesses involved in creating, producing, and distributing creative products and services. Additionally, it includes classifications for Creative Places – businesses focused on facilities development, construction, and real estate services that support artists, designers, and makers, including those utilizing technology.
Here is a breakdown of the NAICS codes for creative businesses, separated by category.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
- 541810 Advertising Agencies
- 541820 Public Relations Agencies
- 541830 Media Buying Agencies
- 541840 Media Representatives
- 541850 Display advertising
- 541860 Direct mail advertising
- 541890 Other services related to advertising
Apparel Manufacturing and Leather and Applied Product Manufacturing
- 315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
- 315220 Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
- 315240 Women’s, Girls’, and Infants’ Cut and Sew
- 315280 Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- 316110 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
- 316210 Footwear Manufacturing
- 316992 Women’s Handbag and Purse Manufacturing
- 316998 All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Manufacturing
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services and Specialized Design Services
- 541310 Architectural Services
- 541320 Landscape Architectural Services
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541340 Drafting Services
- 541410 Interior Design Services
- 541420 Industrial Design Services
- 541430 Graphic Design Services
- 541490 Other Specialized Design Services
Beverage Manufacturing
- 312120 Breweries
- 312130 Wineries
- 312140 Distilleries
Broadcasting (except Internet)
- 515111 Radio Networks
- 515112 Radio Stations
- 515120 Television Broadcasting
- 515210 Cable and Other Subscription Programming
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
- 327110 Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
- 448110 Men’s Clothing Stores
- 448120 Women’s Clothing Stores
- 448130 Children’s and Infants’ Clothing Stores
- 448140 Family Clothing Stores
- 448150 Clothing Accessories Stores
- 448190 Other Clothing Stores
- 448210 Shoe Stores
- 448310 Jewelry Stores
- 448320 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
Consumer Goods Rental
- 532281 Formal Wear and Costume Rental
- 532282 Video Tape and Disc Rental
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing and Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
- 332323 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
- 337110 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
- 337122 Non-upholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing
- 337124 Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing
- 337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) Manufacturing
- 337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
- 337211 Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
- 337212 Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing
- 337214 Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing
- 337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing
Food and Beverage Stores
- 445291 Baked Goods Stores
- 445292 Confectionery and Nut Stores
- 445299 All Other Specialty Food Stores
Food Services and Drinking Places
- 722310 Food Service Contractors
- 722320 Caterers
- 722330 Mobile Food Services
- 722410 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
- 722511 Full-Service Restaurants
- 722513 Limited-Service Restaurants
- 722514 Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
- 722515 Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars Merchant Wholesalers
Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423210 Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
- 423220 Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
- 423410 Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
- 442110 Furniture Stores
- 442210 Floor Covering Stores
- 442291 Window Treatment Stores
- 442299 All Other Home Furnishings Stores
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
- 424120 Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424320 Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers
- 424330 Women’s, Children’s, and Infants’ Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
- 424340 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers
- 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
- 423920 Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423940 Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers
- 423990 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods
Motion Picture and Video Industries
- 512110 Motion Picture and Video Production
- 512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution
- 512131 Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)
- 512132 Drive-In Motion Picture Theaters
- 512191 Tele-production and Other Postproduction Services
- 512199 Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
Other Food Manufacturing
- 311919 Other Snack Food Manufacturing
- 311941 Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing
- 311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
Other Information Services
- 519110 News Syndicates
- 519120 Libraries and Archives
- 519130 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- 339910 Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
- 339930 Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing
- 339950 Sign Manufacturing
- 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541921 Photography Studios, Portrait
- 541922 Commercial Photography
Other Schools and Instruction
- 611610 Fine Arts Schools
Paper Manufacturing and Printing and Related Supporting Activities
- 322230 Stationery Product Manufacturing
- 323111 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
- 323113 Commercial Screen Printing
- 323117 Books Printing
- 323120 Support Activities for Printing
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries and Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- 711110 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
- 711120 Dance Companies
- 711130 Musical Groups and Artists
- 711190 Other Performing Arts Companies
- 711310 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
- 711320 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
- 711410 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
- 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
- 712110 Museums
- 712120 Historical Sites
Personal Care Services
- 812111 Barber Shops
- 812112 Beauty Salons
- 812113 Nail Salons
Photofinishing
- 812921 Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour)
- 812922 One-Hour Photofinishing
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
- 511120 Periodical Publishers
- 511130 Book Publishers
- 511191 Greeting Card Publishers
- 511199 All Other Publishers
- 511210 Software Publishers
Sound Recording Industries
- 512230 Music Publishers
- 512240 Sound Recording Studios
- 512250 Record Production and Distribution
- 512290 Other Sound Recording Industries
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores; General Merchandise Stores; and Miscellaneous Store Retailers
- 451120 Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
- 451140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
- 451211 Book Stores
- 451212 News Dealers and Newsstands
- 452319 All Other General Merchandise Stores
- 453220 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
- 453920 Art Dealers
Sugar and Confectionary Product Manufacturing, Dairy Product Manufacturing, and Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing
- 311340 Non-chocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
- 311351 Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
- 311352 Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
- 311520 Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
- 311811 Retail Bakeries
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries
- 311813 Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing
- 311821 Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing