487210

Analysis

NAICS 487210 is the 2022 national industry for scenic and sightseeing transportation, water, part of 48721 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water). Census lists 12 example activities under it in the official index.

County Business Patterns counts 2,217 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 14,913 people at an average annual payroll of $54,072 per employee (23rd percentile of national industries). 74% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which marks it as a small-business industry.

Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 16% and employment rose 2%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.

Census lists 5 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 713990, 48321, 483 and 713210. 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.

Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include airboat (i.e., swamp buggy) operation, boat, fishing charter, operation, charter fishing boat operation and dinner cruises, among 12 in all.

For example, providing recreational services, such as fishing guide services (except charter boat), white water rafting, parasailing, and water skiing are classified in 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries) instead.