Local Messengers & Local Delivery
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 492210 directly.
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Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
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)
Which code does this activity belong in?
Local messengers and delivery services focus on moving small items within a single metropolitan area or urban center on a point-to-point basis. These establishments operate independently rather than as part of an intercity courier network. The key distinction from couriers and express delivery services is geographic scope; local delivery services operate within defined urban markets, while couriers handle shipments across broader regions as part of organized intercity networks.