Industry 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 pick-up 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--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 492210 - Local Messengers and Local Delivery are:
- Restaurant meals delivery services (i.e., independent delivery services)
- 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)
- Bicycle courier
- Delivery service (except as part of intercity courier network, U.S. Postal Service)
- Messenger service
- Alcoholic beverage delivery service
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Couriers & Local Delivery Services in the US (49222)
Revenue 2025
$191bn
Growth 2025
2.66%
Key Trends
Over the past five years, developments in the e-commerce and online retailing space have driven industry growth
Volatile input costs constrain profit growth
Industry customers are expected to continue integrating vertically, decreasing demand
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 492210 - Local Messengers and Local Delivery that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
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.
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NAICS Cross Reference
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; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing local letter and parcel delivery services as part of an intercity courier network--are classified in Industry 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services;
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NAICS Hierarchy 492210 - Local Messengers and Local Delivery
NAICS Code 492210 - Local Messengers and Local Delivery sits in the 2-digit Local Messengers and Local Delivery sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 48-49
Sector Title: Transportation and Warehousing
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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4911 Postal Service
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49111 Postal Service
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4921 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
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49211 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
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4922 Local Messengers and Local Delivery
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49221 Local Messengers and Local Delivery
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4931 Warehousing and Storage
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49311 General Warehousing and Storage
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49312 Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
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49313 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
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49319 Other Warehousing and Storage
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