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NAICS 2022

72

Accommodation and Food Services

Analysis

NAICS 72 is the 2022 sector for accommodation and food services. Census lists 154 example activities under it in the official index.

County Business Patterns counts 784,882 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 14,608,170 people at an average annual payroll of $26,914 per employee (2nd percentile of national industries). 30% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.

Across its national industries Census lists 154 index entries; typical ones are alpine skiing facilities with accommodations (i.e., ski…, casino hotels, bed and breakfast inns and cabins, housekeeping.

It splits into 2 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 722 (Food Services and Drinking Places) with 714,532.

Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 7% 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.

Official definition

The Sector as a Whole

The Accommodation and Food Services sector comprises establishments providing customers with lodging and/or preparing meals, snacks, and beverages for immediate consumption. The sector includes both accommodation and food services establishments because the two activities are often combined at the same establishment.

Some establishments that provide food and beverage services are classified in other sectors. Excluded from this sector are civic and social organizations. These establishments are classified in Sector 81, Other Services (except Public Administration). Amusement and recreation parks, dinner theaters, and other recreation or entertainment facilities are classified in Sector 71, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation. Motion picture theaters are classified in Sector 51, Information.

Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.

Index entries (154)

  • Alpine skiing facilities with accommodations (i.e., ski resorts)
  • Casino hotels
  • Bed and breakfast inns
  • Cabins, housekeeping
  • Campgrounds
  • Boys' camps (except day, instructional)
  • Boarding houses
  • Airline food services contractors
  • Banquet halls with catering staff
  • Beverage stands, nonalcoholic, mobile
  • Alcoholic beverage drinking places
  • Bagel shops, full service
  • Cafes, limited-service
  • Buffet eating places
  • Bagel shops, on premise baking and carryout service