Analysis
NAICS 459910 is the 2022 national industry for pet and pet supplies retailers, part of 45991 (Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers). Census lists 3 example activities under it in the official index.
Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include feed stores, pet, pet shops and pet supply stores.
Census lists 4 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 812910, 541940, 115210 and 112990. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
For example, providing pet grooming, walking, and boarding services are classified in 812910 (Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services) instead.
County Business Patterns publishes no national count for it, either because the code is out of the survey's scope or because the figures are suppressed to protect individual businesses.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet foods, and pet supplies.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Providing pet grooming, walking, and boarding services | 812910 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services |
| Providing veterinary services | 541940 Veterinary Services |
| Boarding horses (except racehorses), pedigree record services, and pet breeding services | 115210 Support Activities for Animal Production |
| Raising companion animals (e.g., cats, dogs, pet birds) for sale | 112990 All Other Animal Production |
Index entries (3)
- Feed stores, pet
- Pet shops
- Pet supply stores