Analysis
NAICS 56162 is the 2022 NAICS industry for security systems services, part of 5616 (Investigation and Security Services). Census lists 12 example activities under it in the official index.
By establishments it ranks 2nd of the 2 codes at this level within Investigation and Security Services, with 41.2% of them.
County Business Patterns counts 11,112 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 144,585 people at an average annual payroll of $67,988 per employee (50th percentile of national industries). 57% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Across its national industries Census lists 12 index entries; typical ones are alarm system monitoring services and lock rekeying services.
Census lists 4 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 42, 23821, 44133 and 81149. 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.
It splits into 2 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 561621 (Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)) with 7,151.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments engaged in (1) selling security systems, such as burglar and fire alarms and locking devices, along with installation, repair, or monitoring services or (2) remote monitoring of electronic security alarm systems.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Selling security systems for buildings without installation, repair, or monitoring services | 42 Wholesale Trade, or Sector 44-45, Retail Trade |
| Installing alarm systems (e.g., fire, burglar), without selling or monitoring services | 23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors |
| Retailing motor vehicle security systems, with or without installation or repair services | 44133 Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers |
| Providing key duplication services | 81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance |
Index entries (12)
- Alarm system monitoring services
- Lock rekeying services