Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing space for self-storage. These establishments provide secure space (i.e., rooms, compartments, lockers, containers, or outdoor space) where clients can store and retrieve their goods.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 531130 - Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units are:
- Self-storage warehousing
- Real estate rental or leasing of miniwarehouses and self-storage units
- Warehousing, self-storage
- Self-storage unit rental or leasing
- Lessors of miniwarehouses
- Lessors of self-storage units
- U-lock storage
- Miniwarehouse rental or leasing
- Equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing miniwarehouses and self-storage units
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Storage & Warehouse Leasing in the US (53113)
Revenue 2025
$38.4bn
Growth 2025
0.47%
Key Trends
Lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic initially threatened industry profit
The lack of long-term commitments allows operators the flexibility to quickly implement business decisions
Technology will minimize the number of workers at establishments
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 531130 - Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating public and contract general merchandise warehousing and storage facilities--are classified in Industry 493110, General Warehousing and Storage; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating coin-operated lockers--are classified in Industry 812990, All Other Personal Services.
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NAICS Hierarchy 531130 - Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units
NAICS Code 531130 - Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units sits in the 2-digit Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units 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: 53
Sector Title: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5311 Lessors of Real Estate
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53111 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings
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53112 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses
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53113 Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units
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53119 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
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5312 Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
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53121 Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
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5313 Activities Related to Real Estate
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53131 Real Estate Property Managers
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53132 Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
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53139 Other Activities Related to Real Estate
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5321 Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing
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53211 Passenger Car Rental and Leasing
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53212 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing
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5322 Consumer Goods Rental
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53221 Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental
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53228 Other Consumer Goods Rental
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5323 General Rental Centers
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53231 General Rental Centers
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5324 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
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53241 Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
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53242 Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
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53249 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
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5331 Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works
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53311 Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works
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