Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in providing mailbox rental and other postal and mailing (except direct mail advertising) services or (2) establishments engaged in providing these mailing services along with one or more other office support services, such as facsimile services, word processing services, on-site PC rental services, and office product sales.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 561431 - Private Mail Centers are:
- Mailbox rental centers, private
- Parcel mailing services combined with one or more other office support services, private
- Private mailbox rental centers
- Parcel mailing services, private
- Mailbox rental services combined with one or more other office support services, private
- Private mail centers
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Business Service Centers in the US (56143)
Revenue 2025
$15.4bn
Growth 2025
1.99%
Key Trends
The industry is sensitive to changes in business conditions, consumer spending and the overall economic environment
Competition from comparable industries has threatened industry performance
Operators are expected to incorporate more technology into their service offerings
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 561431 - Private Mail Centers that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating contract post offices--are classified in Industry 491110, Postal Service;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Delivering letters and parcels (except under a universal service obligation)--are classified in Subsector 492, Couriers and Messengers;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing full service office space, whether on a lease or service contract basis--are classified in Industry 531120, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses).
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing direct mail advertising services--are classified in Industry 541860, Direct Mail Advertising;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing voice mailbox services--are classified in U.S. Industry 561421, Telephone Answering Services;
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NAICS Hierarchy 561431 - Private Mail Centers
NAICS Code 561431 - Private Mail Centers sits in the 2-digit Private Mail Centers 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: 56
Sector Title: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5611 Office Administrative Services
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56111 Office Administrative Services
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5612 Facilities Support Services
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56121 Facilities Support Services
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5613 Employment Services
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56131 Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services
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56132 Temporary Help Services
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56133 Professional Employer Organizations
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5614 Business Support Services
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56141 Document Preparation Services
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56142 Telephone Call Centers
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56143 Business Service Centers
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56144 Collection Agencies
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56145 Credit Bureaus
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56149 Other Business Support Services
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5615 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
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56151 Travel Agencies
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56152 Tour Operators
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56159 Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
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5616 Investigation and Security Services
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56161 Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
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56162 Security Systems Services
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5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings
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56171 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
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56172 Janitorial Services
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56173 Landscaping Services
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56174 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
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56179 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
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5619 Other Support Services
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56191 Packaging and Labeling Services
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56192 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
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56199 All Other Support Services
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5621 Waste Collection
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56211 Waste Collection
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5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal
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5629 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
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56291 Remediation Services
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56292 Materials Recovery Facilities
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56299 All Other Waste Management Services
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