NAICS 492210 Local Messengers and Local Delivery

NAICS Code: 492210

Code Title: Local Messengers and Local Delivery

Code Sector: 48-49 - Transportation and Warehousing

NAICS 492210 Local Messengers and Local Delivery Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local messenger and delivery services of small items within a single metropolitan area or within an urban center. These establishments generally provide point-to-point pickup and delivery and do not operate as part of an intercity courier network.


Illustrative Examples

Alcoholic beverages delivery services Letters, documents, or small parcels local delivery services Grocery delivery services (i.e., independent service from grocery store) Restaurant meals delivery services (i.e., independent service from restaurant)

Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Providing local letter and parcel delivery services as part of an intercity courier network--are classified in Industry 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services;
  • Operating the National Postal Service or providing postal services on a contract basis (except the bulk transportation of mail)--are classified in Industry 491110, Postal Service;
  • Providing the bulk transportation of mail on a contract basis to and from Postal Service establishments--are classified in Industry Group 4841, General Freight Trucking.

Alternate Titles

  • Alcoholic beverage delivery service
  • Bicycle courier
  • Delivery service (except as part of intercity courier network, U.S. Postal Service)
  • Grocery delivery services (i.e., independent service from grocery store)
  • Local letter and parcel delivery services (except as part of intercity courier network, U.S. Postal Service)
  • Messenger service
  • Restaurant meals delivery services (i.e., independent delivery services)

NAICS 492210 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Standard Industrial Classification System (SIC) --

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 5320 - Courier activities