Analysis
NAICS 8129 is the 2022 industry group for other personal services, part of 812 (Personal and Laundry Services). Census lists 75 example activities under it in the official index.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 29% and employment rose 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.
County Business Patterns counts 62,812 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 394,520 people at an average annual payroll of $32,181 per employee (5th percentile of national industries). 68% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which marks it as a small-business industry.
Across its national industries Census lists 75 index entries; typical ones are animal grooming services, film developing and printing (except motion picture…, film developing and printing, one-hour and automobile parking garages or lots.
It splits into 4 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 81291 (Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services) with 25,551.
Its more detailed codes are 81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (25,551 establishments), 81292 Photofinishing (391 establishments), 81293 Parking Lots and Garages (12,189 establishments) and 81299 All Other Personal Services (24,681 establishments).
Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing personal services (except personal care services, death care services, or drycleaning and laundry services).
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (75)
- Animal grooming services
- Film developing and printing (except motion picture, one-hour)
- Film developing and printing, one-hour
- Automobile parking garages or lots
- Astrology services