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A SIC Code describes the primary business activity of a company. With more than 10,000 unique classifications, SIC codes have been extended to create the most accurate way to target businesses.

Businesses often use the SIC code lookup to identify companies within specific industries for marketing purposes. By determining the SIC code of their best clients, they can use this information to successfully acquire more customers within that industry.

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01-09
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing
01 - Agricultural Production - Crops 02 - Agricultural Production - Livestock 07 - Agricultural Services 08 - Forestry 09 - Fishing, Hunting and Trapping
10-14
Mining
10 - Metal Mining 12 - Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining 13 - Oil and Gas Extraction 14 - Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, except Fuels
15-17
Construction
15 - Building Construction General Contractors and Operative Builders 16 - Heavy Construction other than Building Construction Contractors 17 - Construction Special Trade Contractors
20-39
Manufacturing
20 - Food and Kindred Products 21 - Tobacco Products 22 - Textile Mill Products 23 - Apparel and other Finished Products Made from Fabrics and Similar Materials 24 - Lumber and Wood Products, except Furniture 25 - Furniture and Fixtures 26 - Paper and Allied Products 27 - Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries 28 - Chemicals and Allied Products 29 - Petroleum Refining and Related Industries 30 - Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products 31 - Leather and Leather Products 32 - Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products 33 - Primary Metal Industries 34 - Fabricated Metal Products, except Machinery and Transportation Equipment 35 - Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment 36 - Electronic and other Electrical Equipment and Components, except Computer Equipment 37 - Transportation Equipment 38 - Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods; Watches and Clocks 39 - Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
40-49
Transportation & Public Utilities
40 - Railroad Transportation 41 - Local and Suburban Transit and Interurban Highway Passenger Transportation 42 - Motor Freight Transportation and Warehousing 43 - United States Postal Service 44 - Water Transportation 45 - Transportation by Air 46 - Pipelines, except Natural Gas 47 - Transportation Services 48 - Communications 49 - Electric, Gas and Sanitary Services
50-51
Wholesale Trade
50 - Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods 51 - Wholesale Trade-Nondurable Goods
52-59
Retail Trade
52 - Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers 53 - General Merchandise Stores 54 - Food Stores 55 - Automotive Dealers and Gasoline Service Stations 56 - Apparel and Accessory Stores 57 - Home Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Stores 58 - Eating and Drinking Places 59 - Miscellaneous Retail
60-67
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate
60 - Depository Institutions 61 - Non-Depository Credit Institutions 62 - Security and Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, and Services 63 - Insurance Carriers 64 - Insurance Agents, Brokers and Service 65 - Real Estate 67 - Holding and other Investment Offices
70-89
Services
70 - Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps, and other Lodging Places 72 - Personal Services 73 - Business Services 75 - Automotive Repair, Services, and Parking 76 - Miscellaneous Repair Services 78 - Motion Pictures 79 - Amusement and Recreation Services 80 - Health Services 81 - Legal Services 82 - Educational Services 83 - Social Services 84 - Museums, Art Galleries, and Botanical and Zoological Gardens 86 - Membership Organizations 87 - Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, and Related Services 88 - Private Households 89 - Miscellaneous Services
91-99
Public Administration
91 - Executive, Legislative, and General Government, except Finance 92 - Justice, Public Order, and Safety 93 - Public Finance, Taxation, and Monetary Policy 94 - Administration of Human Resource Programs 95 - Administration of Environmental Quality and Housing Programs 96 - Administration of Economic Programs 97 - National Security and International Affairs 99 - Nonclassifiable Establishments

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Questions & Answers

  • How To Find A Company’s SIC Code?

    SIC Codes are industry classification codes based on a company’s primary line of business. For SIC code lookup by company name and to find a company's SIC Code you can use our search function on top of every page and search for a business. Alternatively a search for that company's main competitors may help, if the company itself is not listed.

  • How many SIC codes can a company have?

    An establishment may only have one (1) Primary SIC code, which is determined by the industry classification that generates the highest revenue or value of shipments. An establishment that operates in more than one (1) activity may have additional Secondary SIC Codes.

  • What are some ways my business can use SIC Codes?

    The SIC Code lookup tool is valuable for nearly any company looking to increase revenue and profit. SIC Codes break down all of the various industries in existence into an organized classification system. When used correctly, companies can focus their marketing efforts on the industries that generate the highest return on investment. Integrating business lists built by specific industries, increases the focus of the campaign and removes wasteful broadstroke strategies. Here are some of the popular uses:

    • SIC Code business lists can be integrated into all of the top CRMs.
    • Identify your best clients' primary industry and target similar businesses.
    • Tap into a database of 15 million verified business records arranged by specific industries
    • Email campaigns, mailing campaigns, phone campaigns, and more...

  • What does NEC - Not Elsewhere Classified mean in certain SIC Code titles?

    In the SIC Code system, miscellaneous 3rd or 4th digit codes are usually designated with the term 'Not Elsewhere Classified'. These codes typically end in the number "9". The NEC codes are the residual classifications that do not usually constitute homogenous primary activity groups. Therefore, for the purpose of the SIC system, they are grouped and treated as a separate industry in order to retain the homogeneity of the other industries in the group.
    Examples of Not Elsewhere Classified - NEC Codes in the SIC Code system.

  • How many SIC Codes are there?

    In the official U.S. Government SIC Code system, there are a total of 1,514 codes (included in the 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit levels). A very important part of the SIC Code system is that the U.S. Government had written into the SIC Code Manual that agencies could use additional subdivisions within specific four-digit industries to further break down industries. Private companies created 6, 7, and 8-digit SIC codes systems, which account for more specific sub-industries, as well as new and emerging industries. The SIC 6-Digit Codes, with over 10,000 individual code classifications that are being continually updated, offer more specific targeting options than government level NAICS Codes.

  • Can I change my Company's SIC Code?

    A SIC Code is self-classified and the primary code associated with your company can change as your business evolves. If you find a specific agency or government office is using a SIC Code that doesn’t apply to your business, it is best to contact that specific agency/office and request an update. Typically, agencies will use SIC Codes at the 4-digit U.S. Government level, but you may encounter 6, 7, or 8-digit classifications as well. The SICCODE.com website provides a breakdown of each of these SIC Code systems to assist with your self-classification.