Directory & Mailing List Publishers Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing directories, mailing lists, and collections or compilations of fact. The products are typically protected in their selection, arrangement and/or presentation. Examples are lists of mailing addresses, telephone directories, directories of businesses, collections or compilations of proprietary drugs or legal case results, compilations of public records, etc. These establishments may publish directories and mailing lists in print or electronic form. Illustrative Examples: Business directory publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Mailing list publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Directory publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Telephone directory publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Directory and Mailing List Publishers industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
| Historical | Forecasted |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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| Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
| % Growth Rate |
| Number of Companies |
| Total Employees |
| Average Revenue per Company |
| Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)
Industry Forecast ($ Billions)
Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Directory & Mailing List Publishers companies in the United States.
Directory & Mailing List Publishers Revenue by State
Distribution by Company Size
| Company Size | All Industries | Directory & Mailing List Publishers |
|---|
| Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
| Small Business (5 - 20) |
| Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
| Large Business (100 - 500) |
| Enterprise (> 500) |
Directory & Mailing List Publishers Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
|---|
| Total Revenue | Included |
| Operating Revenue |
| Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
| Gross Profit |
| Operating Expenses |
| Operating Income |
| Non-Operating Income |
| Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
| Interest Expense |
| Earnings Before Taxes |
| Income Tax |
| Net Profit |
Average Income Statement
Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
| Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
|---|
| Profitability Ratios | Included |
| Profit Margin |
| ROE |
| ROA |
| Liquidity Ratios |
| Current Ratio |
| Quick Ratio |
| Activity Ratios |
| Average Collection Period |
| Asset Turnover Ratio |
| Receivables Turnover Ratio |
| Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Directory & Mailing List Publishers industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
| Product Description | Description | Revenue
($ Millions) |
|---|
| Industry total | Included |
| Directories - sale of advertising space |
| Databases & other collections of infor - subscriptions & sales |
| Rental or sale of mailing lists |
| Directories - subscriptions & sales |
| All other operating receipts |
| All other receipts |
| Databases & other collections of infor - sale of ad space |
| Other publishing - sale of advertising space |
| Other publishing, except directory/database - sale of ad space |
Salary information for employees working in the Directory & Mailing List Publishers industry.
| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
|---|
| Management Occupations | 8% | Included |
| Chief Executives | 0% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 6% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 6% |
| Computer Occupations | 6% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 29% |
| Art and Design Workers | 6% |
| Media and Communication Workers | 22% |
| News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents | 6% |
| Reporters and Correspondents | 6% |
| Writers and Editors | 15% |
| Editors | 13% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 15% |
| Sales Representatives, Services | 11% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 9% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 9% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 21% |
| Other Office and Administrative Support Workers | 9% |
| Production Occupations | 7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 6% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$6,519,066 on the directory & mailing list publishers industry. It has awarded 105 contracts to 30 companies, with an average value of $217,302 per company.
Top Companies in Directory & Mailing List Publishers and Adjacent Industries
| Company | Address | Revenue
($ Millions) |
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Included |
