SIC 5251 — Hardware Stores
SIC 5251 is 'Hardware Stores', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 52: Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers (Division G: Retail Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 444140 (Hardware Retailers).
Description & Classification
SIC code 5251 representing 'Hardware Stores' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 444140 - Hardware Retailers (via SIC1987:5251→NAICS1997:44413→2002:444130→2007:444130→2012:444130→2017:444130→2022:444140)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5251 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Hardware Stores |
| Division | Division G: Retail Trade |
| Major Group | Major Group 52: Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5251:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 52 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 5251 represent?
SIC 5251 is 'Hardware Stores', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 52: Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers (Division G: Retail Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 444140 (Hardware Retailers).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5251?
SIC code 5251 maps to modern NAICS codes: 444140 - Hardware Retailers.