Analysis
NAICS 7139 is the 2022 industry group for other amusement and recreation industries, part of 713 (Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries). Census lists 176 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 81,659 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 1,426,535 people at an average annual payroll of $26,185 per employee (2nd percentile of national industries). 45% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
By establishments it ranks 1st of the 3 codes at this level within Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries, with 91.2% of them.
Across its national industries Census lists 176 index entries; typical ones are country clubs, alpine skiing facilities without accommodations, boating clubs with marinas and aerobic dance and exercise centers.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 8% and employment rose 3%. 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.
It splits into 6 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 71394 (Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers) with 41,556.
Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses and country clubs; skiing facilities; marinas; fitness and recreational sports centers; bowling centers; and providing other amusement and recreation services.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (176)
- Country clubs
- Alpine skiing facilities without accommodations
- Boating clubs with marinas
- Aerobic dance and exercise centers
- Bowling alleys
- Amateur sports teams, recreational