487990

Analysis

NAICS 487990 is the 2022 national industry for scenic and sightseeing transportation, other, part of 48799 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other). Census lists 7 example activities under it in the official index.

County Business Patterns counts 255 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 2,970 people at an average annual payroll of $61,347 per employee (36th percentile of national industries). 53% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.

Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include aerial cable car, scenic and sightseeing, operation, aerial tramway, scenic and sightseeing, operation, glider excursions and helicopter ride, scenic and sightseeing, operation, among 7 in all.

For example, providing recreational activities, such as hang gliding are classified in 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries) instead.

Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments fell 5% and employment fell 14%. 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 2 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 713990 and 481. 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.