BMIE Market 01609
Worcester County, Massachusetts · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 22,047 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,425 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,891 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±708 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 22,421 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,307 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $68,381 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,835 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 29.4 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,275 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±93 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $444,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±37,770 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 40 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 01609 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 15.2 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -16.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +8.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +81.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +60.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 41 (range 34–49) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.0 per year, r² 0.00) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 56 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 67 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 54 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 39 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 01609. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.0 restaurants per year, r² 0.00, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 491, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 56 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 67.2 | 67 | 40% | +26.9 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 54.4 | 54 | 35% | +19.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 38.5 | 39 | 25% | +9.6 |
Consumer Market Score: 67 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 22,047 | 83 | 40% | +33.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 68,381 | 44 | 40% | +17.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 7,891 | 81 | 20% | +16.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 8.1 | 52 | 35% | +18.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 18.1 | 42 | 25% | +10.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 22,047 | 83 | 20% | +16.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 68,381 | 44 | 20% | +8.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 39 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -16.7 | 15 | 50% | +7.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 8.1 | 52 | 30% | +15.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 81.8 | 78 | 20% | +15.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (96)
By cuisine
Coffee 14 · Pizza 12 · American 10 · Sandwiches 9 · Dessert 8 · Bakery 7 · Japanese 7 · Latin American (other) 7 · Asian 6 · Sushi 6 · Italian 5 · Caribbean 3 · Chinese 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · Mexican 3 · Middle Eastern 3 · Spanish / tapas 3 · African 2 · BBQ 2 · Chicken / wings 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Seafood 2 · Thai 2 · Brazilian 1 · Breakfast 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Burgers 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · European 1 · French 1 · Indian 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 61 · Bar 11 · Café 11 · Bakery 10 · Dessert 9 · Quick service 9 · Casual dining 7 · Coffee shop 5 · Food truck 3 · Juice, smoothie, tea 3 · Buffet 2 · Catering 2 · Specialty food shop 2 · Other 2
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 809 Lounge | Bar | 27 Pleasant St | open | |
| Aladdin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 320 Pleasant St | open |
| Altea's Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · French · European | 259 Park Ave | open |
| B.T.'s Fried Chicken and BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 318 Park Ave | open |
| Baba Sushi Baba Sushi Worcester | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 309 Park Ave | open |
| Bagel Time | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 500 Pleasant St | open |
| Bahnan's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 344 Pleasant St | open |
| Bean Counter Bakery Cafe Bean Counter Bakery Cafe | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 113 Highland St | open |
| Bella Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 143 Highland St | open |
| Blue Jeans Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 270 Park Ave | open |
| Blue Jeans Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 270 Park Ave | open |
| Boomer's Pizza Sub & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Pizza · Sandwiches | 93 Highland St #2724 | open |
| Bootleggers Prohibition Pub | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 234 Chandler St | open | |
| Boston Pizza and More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 320 Pleasant St | open |
| Brazierr Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian | 148 Chandler St | open |
| Caribbean Vybz LLC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2 Chandler St | open |
| Castle Pizza & More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 332 Pleasant St | open |
| Chuan Shabu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Chinese · Asian | 301 Park Ave | open |
| Cool Licks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 325 Pleasant St | open |
| Cotter Grille Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 257 Park Ave | open | |
| Crown Fried Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 214 Chandler St | open |
| D&A Spanish Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) | 148 Chandler St | open |
| D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 318 Park Ave | open |
| D'angelo Grilled Sandwiches | Other | Sandwiches | 101 Highland St | open |
| Deniada Restaurant LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 6 Chandler St | open |
| Dragon Dynasty Take Out | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 104 Highland St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 211 Chandler St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 185 Park Ave Mobil Gas Station | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | Polytech Institute, 100 Institute Rd | open |
| Ecua Colombia Bakery and Restaurant | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Latin American (other) | 53 Chandler St | open |
| El Basha El Basha Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 256 Park Ave | open |
| El Buen Sabor Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 59 Chandler St | open |
| El Tipico Frictufinas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 296 Pleasant St | open |
| Elm Park Cafe | Café | Coffee | 257 Park Ave | open |
| Ernie's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches | 80 W St A | open |
| EVO Dining | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert · Healthy / salads / bowls | 232 Chandler St | open |
| Faith Energy Studio | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 123A Highland St | open |
| Gambrino's Cask and Barrel | Bar | 266 Park Ave | open | |
| Golden Pizza On Chandler Golden Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 107 Chandler St | open |
| Grill and Green Kitchen | Worcester | Café | Healthy / salads / bowls · Vegetarian · Coffee | 141 Highland St | open |
| Grille 57 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 57 Highland St | open |
| Haiku Sushi Restaurant Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 258 Park Ave | open |
| Honey Dew Donuts | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert · Sandwiches | 101 Highland St | open |
| Impact 508 Nutrition | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 198 Park Ave | open | |
| Jackson Effie Coffee Cabin | Coffee shop · Food truck · Café | Coffee | open | |
| Jalao View Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Sushi · Japanese | 215 Chandler St | open |
| Kai Sushi Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Japanese · Sushi | 232 Chandler St | open |
| Leitrim's Pub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 265 Park Ave | open |
| Lucy's Cake | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 256 Park Ave | open |
| Mia Cane Juicery and Acai Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 261 Park Ave | open |
| Ming House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 217 Chandler St A | open |
| Paku Paku | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 215 Chandler St | open |
| Paladar Boricua | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck · Catering | open | ||
| Papa Gino's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 11 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Park Grill & Spirits | Bar | 257 Park Ave | open | |
| Patriot House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 332 Pleasant St | open |
| Pepperidge Farm | Bakery | Bakery | 255 Park Ave Ste 810 | open |
| Pickle Barrel Delicatessen | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · Breakfast · American | 305 Pleasant St | open |
| Pikanadas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 226 Chandler Street | open |
| Pleasant Cafe and Bar | Bar · Café | Coffee | 318 Pleasant St | open |
| Pure Juz | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 123A Highland St | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 100 Institute Rd | open |
| Sabor Criollo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 148 Chandler St | open |
| Safari Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Coffee | 215 Chandler St | open |
| Sahara Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 143 Highland St | open |
| Sake Bomb | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 258 Park Ave | open | |
| Sazon Latino Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 130 Chandler St | open |
| Spanish American Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 155 Chandler St | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 24 Boynton St | open |
| Stephen M. Hopkins Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 270 Park Ave | open | |
| Stone Restaurant Service Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 Park Ave | open | |
| STOP Cafe Pizza & Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 255 Park Ave | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 151 Highland Street | open |
| Suney’s Pub & Family Restaurant | Bar | Seafood | open | |
| Taino Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 258 Park Ave | open |
| Taqueria Del Pueblo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 57 Highland St | open |
| Taylor Dining Hall | Buffet | 500 Salisbury St | open | |
| Tech Eats | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 100 Institute Rd | open |
| Tech Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 137 Highland St | open |
| Thai Cha-Da Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 264 Park Ave | open |
| The Boynton | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 117 Highland St | open |
| The Caribbean Press | Catering · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 265 Park Ave | open |
| The Goat's Head Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Buffet · Casual dining | American | 59 Boynton St | open |
| The Lounge - Becker College | Bar | 61 Sever St | open | |
| The Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 275 Park Ave | open |
| The Sole Proprietor The Sole Proprietor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Sushi · Japanese | 118 Highland St | open |
| Tortilla Sam's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Mexican · Asian | 107 Highland St | open |
| Uncle E's BBQ Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | BBQ | 40 Highland St | open |
| Unofficial: AlteaBrunch | Bar · Quick service | 259 Park Ave | open | |
| Wooberry | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 141 Highland St | open |
| Worcester Restaurant Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 118 Highland St | open | |
| Worcester Sandwich Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Sandwiches · Burgers | 275 Park Ave | open |
| Hawk's Nest | Café | Coffee | 61 Sever St | closed |
| King Chef | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 205 Chandler St | closed |
| Parkview Cafe Llc | Casual dining | American | 255 Park Ave | closed |
| Road Runner Pizza Central Pizza & Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 222 Chandler St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 31 | 25 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 34 | 29 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 39 | 33 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 41 | 37 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 41 | 27 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 42 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 38 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 35 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 37 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 37 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 37 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 42 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 41 | 28 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 45 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 49 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 47 | 34 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 47 | 37 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 58 | 40 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 54 | 37 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 55 | 39 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 57 | 40 | 17 | 18 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 61 | 45 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 68 | 47 | 24 | 15 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 70 | 48 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 67 | 44 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 63 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 60 | 41 | 19 | 17 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 55 | 39 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 54 | 40 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2022 |