NAICS Code for Asphalt Paving Company
The NAICS code for an asphalt paving company is 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Census lists asphalt paving of highways, roads, streets and public sidewalks under 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, which also covers runway and parking lot line painting. Driveway and parking lot paving and sealcoating are listed under 238990 instead, so a company that mostly paves lots should register both. Road, street and runway work on federal property falls under 237310.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 237310 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | You pave, seal or coat driveways and parking lots rather than roads. | $19 million or less in receipts |
| 324121 Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing | You make asphalt paving mix at a plant. | 500 employees or fewer |
Government contracts for this work
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for an asphalt paving company?
The NAICS code for an asphalt paving company is 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Census lists asphalt paving of highways, roads, streets and public sidewalks under 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, which also covers runway and parking lot line painting. Driveway and parking lot paving and sealcoating are listed under 238990 instead, so a company that mostly paves lots should register both. Road, street and runway work on federal property falls under 237310.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 237310?
A business counts as small under NAICS 237310 with $45 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.