Northern

Excavation contractor in Smithfield, RI 02917

About this company

Northern is listed as an excavation contractor based in Smithfield, Rhode Island, in Providence County. Federal motor carrier records list 21 drivers and 29 trucks for the company. It is one of 2 excavation and demolition companies in ZIP 02917.

Other excavation and demolition companies nearby

Apple Valley Sand & Gravel33 Cedar Swamp Rd, Smithfield

(401) 232-5597

Fleet size

Drivers21

Trucks29

Last federal filing: Jul 2025. Source: FMCSA.

Strong market, crowded fieldArea profitability for excavation and demolition in ZIP 02917

Housing demand61

Sales pace, new listings and new construction. Source: Zillow

Customer spending power85

Household income and home values

Room for another company20

More crowded than 80% of US ZIPs

Scored against every US ZIP. An index of local conditions, not this company's results.

County context

One of 18 excavation and demolition companies in Providence County, RI.

485 general contractors in Providence County, RI.

All 996 construction companies in Providence County, RI.

ZIP 02917 at a glance

Population: 15,293 (275 per sq mi)
Median age: 36
Households: Median income $110,938 · 54% earn six figures
Housing: 79% owner-occupied
Workforce: 62% labor-force participation · 6.1% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Housing market around ZIP 02917

Figures describe the local area, not this company.

Typical home value$525,000+5.3% past year · +96% in 10 years

Typical rent$1,800

12-month value outlook+2.4%

New homes permitted, 20251,028Providence County

Days to sale agreement14Providence metro · 15 a year ago

Listings with a price cut24.6%Providence metro

Sale price vs list101.1%Providence metro

New construction sales69Providence metro, Aug · +11% from last year

Source: Zillow (home values, rent, outlook and metro sales), data through Sep 2026. Permits: U.S. Census Bureau.

Typical home value, last 10 years

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026.

Local building angle: Providence County permitted 1,028 new homes in 2025, including 438 apartment units. 16% of the homes in this ZIP were built since 2000.

Local figures are estimates from public records and Zillow housing data, updated regularly.