Analysis
NAICS 5322 is the 2022 industry group for consumer goods rental, part of 532 (Rental and Leasing Services). Census lists 82 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 15,762 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 115,060 people at an average annual payroll of $49,697 per employee (17th percentile of national industries). 53% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments fell 14% and employment fell 13%. 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.
Across its national industries Census lists 82 index entries; typical ones are air-conditioner rental, bridal wear rental, cassette, prerecorded video, rental and crutches, invalid, rental.
It splits into 2 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 53228 (Other Consumer Goods Rental) with 11,326.
Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting personal and household-type goods. Establishments classified in this industry group generally provide short-term rental although in some instances, the goods may be leased for longer periods of time. These establishments often operate from a retail-like or storefront facility.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (82)
- Air-conditioner rental
- Bridal wear rental
- Cassette, prerecorded video, rental
- Crutches, invalid, rental
- Beach chair rental
- Carpet and rug, residential, rental