BMIE Market 02141
Middlesex County, Massachusetts · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 14,517 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±893 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,270 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±402 · 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 | 11,910 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 6,596 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $126,522 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±14,866 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 31.2 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · 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 | $2,915 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±138 · 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 | $868,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±44,850 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 40 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 02141 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 33.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -2.4% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +2.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +0.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +29.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 36 (range 31–42) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.3 per year, r² 0.11) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 83 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 56 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 32 / 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 02141. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.3 restaurants per year, r² 0.11, 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: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 83.3 | 83 | 40% | +33.3 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 56.2 | 56 | 35% | +19.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 32.4 | 32 | 25% | +8.1 |
Consumer Market Score: 83 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 14,517 | 76 | 40% | +30.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 126,522 | 92 | 40% | +36.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 7,270 | 80 | 20% | +16.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 56 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 2.6 | 48 | 35% | +16.8 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 27.6 | 23 | 25% | +5.7 |
| Population (ACS) | 14,517 | 76 | 20% | +15.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 126,522 | 92 | 20% | +18.4 |
Market Momentum Score: 32 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -2.4 | 25 | 50% | +12.4 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 2.6 | 48 | 30% | +14.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 0 | 28 | 20% | +5.6 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (94)
By cuisine
Coffee 23 · Italian 10 · American 9 · Pizza 8 · Bakery 7 · Sandwiches 7 · Mediterranean 6 · Mexican 6 · Asian 5 · Dessert 5 · Chinese 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Indian 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Burgers 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · European 2 · Seafood 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Thai 2 · Brazilian 1 · Breakfast 1 · Greek 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Japanese 1 · Juice / smoothies 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Sushi 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 64 · Coffee shop 16 · Café 14 · Bakery 9 · Bar 9 · Quick service 8 · Casual dining 6 · Dessert 5 · Other 3 · Fast casual 2 · Specialty food shop 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Food truck 1 · Juice, smoothie, tea 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd St Cafe Cambridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches | 89 2nd St | open |
| 9Zaab Thai Street Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 569 Cambridge St | open |
| Alfredo's Italian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 691 Cambridge St | open |
| Amba Cambridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · European | 59 First St | open |
| Anthony's Pizza | Coffee shop · Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Pizza · Italian | 43 Gore St | open |
| Aram's House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches · Italian | 345 Cambridge St | open |
| Areca Asian Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 425 Cambridge St | open |
| Atwood’s Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 877 Cambridge St | open |
| Au Bon Pain | Bakery | Bakery | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Bambara Cambridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mediterranean · American | 25 Edwin H Land Blvd | open |
| Big Easy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Bitty & Beau's Coffee Bitty & Beau's Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 350 Water St | open |
| Blaze Pizza Blaze Pizza | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 1 Canal Park | open |
| Burger King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open | |
| Cafe Dilara | Café | Coffee | 645 Cambridge St | open |
| Cafe Kafofo | Café | Coffee | 594 Cambridge St | open |
| Caffè Nero Caffè Nero | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 100 CambridgeSide PL, Cambridge MA 02141, Massachusetts, MA 02141 | open |
| California Pizza Kitchen at Cambridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 100 Cambridge Side Pl., Spc. W102, Cambridge Side Gall | open |
| Cambridge Coffee House | Coffee shop | Coffee | 847 Cambridge St | open |
| Cambridge, MA- Canal Park Blaze Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1 Canal Park | open |
| Central Bakery | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 732 Cambridge St | open |
| Charleys Philly Steaks Charleys Philly Steaks | Quick service · Other | Sandwiches | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Chiang Mai Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Chicken Now | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Courthouse Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 498 Cambridge St | open |
| Crazzy Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 110 N First St | open |
| Curio Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 441 Cambridge St | open |
| D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Daedalus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 45 5th St | open | |
| Desfina Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 202 Third St | open |
| Dip Dog Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave | open | |
| Dumpling Xuan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 465 Cambridge St | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 5 3rd St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 1001 Cambridge St Shell | open |
| East Side Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 561 Cambridge St | open |
| Elm Street | Café | Mexican · Coffee · Burgers | 635 Cambridge St | open |
| Elmendorf Baking Supplies and Cafe | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 594 Cambridge St | open |
| Ethos Business Partners | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 425 Cambridge St | open | |
| Fava Bean Mediterranean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Finagle A Bagel | Bakery | Bakery | 11 1st St | open |
| Gato Exotico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 100 Cambridgeside Pl Unit W104 | open |
| Gufo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 660 Cambridge St | open |
| Haute Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1 Canal Park | open |
| Hungry Mother | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave | open |
| Just Salad | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 212 Jacobs St., Suite Ste 3 | open |
| K & G Body Work Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 Cambridgeside Pl Unit 111 | open | |
| Kendall House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 201 Third St | open |
| Lamplighter Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 110 N First St | open | |
| Latin Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open | |
| Lingo Bar & Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1 Education St | open |
| Lone Star Taco Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 635 Cambridge St | open |
| Meat House | Bar · Specialty food shop | Italian | Hunting St | open |
| Muqueca Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Latin American (other) | 1008 Cambridge St | open |
| Orale Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 847 Cambridge St | open |
| P.F. Chang's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 100 Cambridgeside Pl Spc C101 | open |
| Panda Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Papa Razzi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Passage to India | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 3 Glassworks Ave | open |
| Petsi Pies - Cambridge St. | Coffee shop | Coffee | 594 Cambridge St | open |
| Plymouth Rock | Bar | 66 Plymouth St | open | |
| Pokeworks Pokéworks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls · American | 60 First St | open |
| Portugalia Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 723 Cambridge St | open |
| Pretzelmaker | Quick service · Other · Dessert | Dessert | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Remnant Satellite | Bar | 877 Cambridge St | open | |
| Royal Pastry Shop | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 738 Cambridge St | open |
| Royal Punjab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 251 Cambridge St | open |
| Sakura Japan | Food truck | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open | |
| Saladworks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Selhi & Sons Associates 1 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 200 Monsignor Obrien Hwy | open | |
| Sepal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Silk Road Uyghur Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · American · Asian | 645 Cambridge St | open |
| Skampa | Quick service | Pizza · Sandwiches | 424 Cambridge St | open |
| Souper Roll Up Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Sandwiches | 726 Cambridge St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 11 First St | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 100 Cambridgeside Pl Cambridgeside | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 450 Water St | open |
| Sunset Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Seafood | 851 Cambridge St | open |
| Superior Nut Company Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 225 Monsignor O'Brien Hwy | open | |
| Surya Indian Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Sweet Touch Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 241 Cambridge St | open |
| Taco Bell | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| Tahaza Hummus Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 1 Canal Park | open |
| Tap 151 Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 151 N First St | open | |
| Tatte Bakery & Cafe Tatte Fine Cookies & Cakes | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 210 Jacobs St | open |
| The Beer and Coffee Garden | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Coffee | 2 Canal Park | open |
| The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open |
| The Italian Feast of the Healing Saints Cosmas and Damian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 17 Porter St | open |
| The Lexington | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bar · Coffee shop · Casual dining · Bakery | Italian · Coffee · Bakery · American | 100 N First St Fl 2 | open |
| The Meaty Ogre | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2 Canal Park | open | |
| Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 Cambridgeside Pl | open | |
| Vincent's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave | open | |
| មីគាវ លីលី | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 106,117 | open |
| Loyal Nine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 660 Cambridge St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 34 | 31 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 34 | 31 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 31 | 26 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 47 | 42 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 45 | 38 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 45 | 36 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 45 | 37 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 44 | 37 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 44 | 39 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 46 | 40 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 45 | 40 | 10 | 21 | 9 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 47 | 42 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 43 | 39 | 9 | 23 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 41 | 34 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 38 | 34 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 46 | 42 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 44 | 40 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 44 | 41 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 46 | 43 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 42 | 39 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 40 | 38 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 46 | 43 | 12 | 21 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 45 | 42 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 44 | 40 | 11 | 23 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 45 | 41 | 13 | 23 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 50 | 43 | 12 | 25 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 46 | 39 | 12 | 22 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 45 | 38 | 12 | 20 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 41 | 34 | 11 | 20 | 3 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 48 | 40 | 13 | 19 | 8 | — | NAICS2022 |