BMIE Market 02453
Middlesex County, Massachusetts · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 31,591 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,326 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 12,610 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±605 · 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 | 28,968 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 11,995 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $115,366 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±13,520 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 32.7 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 | $2,115 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±125 · 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 | $705,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±32,958 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 69 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 02453 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 20.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +9.5% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +19.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +32.7% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +1,280.0% DERIVED: 1997 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 73 (range 67–78) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.8 per year, r² 0.50) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 74 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 89 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 63 / 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 02453. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.8 restaurants per year, r² 0.50, confidence Medium.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: 74 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 89.5 | 89 | 40% | +35.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 65.7 | 66 | 35% | +23.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 62.9 | 63 | 25% | +15.7 |
Consumer Market Score: 89 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 31,591 | 90 | 40% | +35.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 115,366 | 89 | 40% | +35.5 |
| Households (ACS) | 12,610 | 90 | 20% | +18.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 19.0 | 62 | 35% | +21.7 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 21.8 | 33 | 25% | +8.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 31,591 | 90 | 20% | +18.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 115,366 | 89 | 20% | +17.7 |
Market Momentum Score: 63 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 9.5 | 67 | 50% | +33.5 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 19.0 | 62 | 30% | +18.6 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 32.7 | 53 | 20% | +10.7 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (133)
By cuisine
American 21 · Latin American (other) 16 · Coffee 14 · Italian 13 · Pizza 11 · Bakery 9 · Sandwiches 9 · Asian 8 · Mexican 8 · Dessert 7 · Chinese 6 · Indian 6 · Tea / bubble tea 4 · Burgers 3 · Chicken / wings 3 · Japanese 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · British / Irish pub food 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Sushi 2 · Vietnamese 2 · African 1 · Brazilian 1 · Breakfast 1 · Caribbean 1 · Cuban 1 · European 1 · French 1 · Korean 1 · Seafood 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1 · Thai 1 · Vegan 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 84 · Casual dining 20 · Bar 17 · Bakery 11 · Café 11 · Quick service 10 · Dessert 8 · Coffee shop 6 · Juice, smoothie, tea 6 · Specialty food shop 5 · Buffet 3 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Food truck 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Fortunes Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 179 Willow St | open |
| 474 Associates, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 474 Moody St | open | |
| 484 Moody Street, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 484 Moody St | open | |
| 99 Restaurants 99 Restaurants | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 110 South St | open |
| Abellard Restaurant Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 336 Moody St | open | |
| Aegean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 741 Moody St | open | |
| AK's Waltham | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 559 South St | open |
| Amuleto Mexican Table | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 484 Moody St | open |
| Angelo's House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 579 Moody St | open |
| Antojitos Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Coffee | 489 Moody St | open |
| Athens Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 671 Moody St | open |
| Bento Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 55 RUSSELL STREET | open |
| Bg&l Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 314 River St | open | |
| Bison County | Bar | 275 Moody St | open | |
| Bistro781 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 336 Moody St | open |
| Boca Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 11 Pine St | open |
| Bombay Mahal Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 458 Moody St | open |
| Bonchon Bonchon Chicken Philippines | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Chicken / wings · Asian | 329 Moody Street | open |
| Brandeis Faculty Club | Buffet | 415 South St | open | |
| Brelundi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 185 Crescent St | open |
| Brewer's Tap & Table | Casual dining · Bar | American | 256 Moody St | open |
| Bt&t Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 256 Moody St | open | |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 881 Moody St | open |
| Caffè Ollo | Café | Coffee | 241B Moody St | open |
| Cappy's Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 559 South St | open |
| Carl's Steak Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 55 Prospect St | open |
| Casa D'Italia | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 203 Newton St | open |
| Chepes Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Latin American (other) | 428 Moody St | open |
| Chillbox | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 570 South St | open |
| China town, Boston Mass. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | open | |
| Cholmondeley's Coffee House | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 415 South St | open |
| Circles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 800 South St Ste 195 | open | |
| Common Good Co. | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 419 Moody St | open |
| Corporate Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 800 South St | open | |
| D'Angelo's D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 49 River St | open |
| D'lila Restaurant & Banquet Hall | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Main Street, ibex | open | |
| Da Vinci Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Pizza · Italian · American | 482 Moody St | open |
| Deep Ellum | Casual dining · Bar | 467 Moody St | open | |
| Del's Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 100 Felton St | open |
| Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 591 Moody St 7-Eleven | open |
| Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 415 South St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert · Bakery | 49 River St | open |
| Dunn's River Brands Group, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 800 South St | open | |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 415 South St Ms 211 | open |
| Franco's Pizzeria and Pub | Bar | Pizza · Italian | 714 Moody St | open |
| Gemelli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 560 Moody St | open |
| Gonzalez Family Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 154 River St | open | |
| Guanachapi's Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar | American | 154 River St | open |
| Guanachapis Mexican and Latin Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 273 Moody St | open |
| Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 240 Moody St | open |
| Heidi's Restaurant | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 723 Moody St | open |
| Iguana Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 313 Moody St | open | |
| In A Pickle Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 265 Moody St | open |
| Incredible India Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 475 Moody St | open |
| Indulgenza | Dessert | Dessert | 346 Moody St | open |
| Iq Cooking Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 104 Clematis Ave | open | |
| Jocos Bar & Kitchen | Casual dining · Bar | British / Irish pub food | 450 Moody St | open |
| John Brewer's Tavern | Bar · Casual dining | 39 Main St | open | |
| Juanitas Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 235 Newton St | open |
| Kairo's Cake & Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 136 Prospect St | open |
| Kairo's Cake and Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 136 Prospect St | open |
| Karibu Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 10 Crescent St | open |
| Khan Georgotas, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 934 Moody St | open | |
| Kung Fu Tea Kung Fu Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 246 Moody St | open |
| La Castellana Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 442 Moody St | open |
| Lily's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 54 River St | open |
| Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 367 Moody St | open |
| Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Margaritas Mexican Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 211 Moody St | open |
| Masao's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 581 Moody St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 789 Main St | open |
| Mi Tierra Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 585 Moody St | open |
| Moody Street Pizzeria & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 934 Moody St | open |
| Moodys Delicatessen & Provisio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 468 Moody St | open | |
| New Dragon Chef | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 677 Moody St | open |
| New Mother India | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 336 Moody St | open |
| Newton Street Market & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 344 Newton St | open |
| NY Pie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 934 Moody St | open |
| Paisanos Restaurant and Bar | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 223 High St | open |
| Panaderia Rincon Guatemalteco | Bakery | Bakery · Latin American (other) | 430 River St | open |
| Panela | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) | 366 Moody St | open |
| Panela De Barro Restaurant | Buffet | Brazilian · Steakhouse | 229 Newton St | open |
| Panorama Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 351 Newton St | open |
| Penang | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southeast Asian (other) · Asian | 569 Moody St | open |
| Peppino's Dosa | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 434 Moody St | open |
| Pho & Spice Waltham | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 457 Moody St | open |
| PHO1Waltham | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 374 Moody St | open |
| Pini's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 85 River St | open |
| Pollo Club | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 456 Moody St | open |
| Prospect Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 137 Prospect St | open |
| Raffaele's Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 469 Moody St | open |
| Rassa Indian Cuisine | Best Restaurant in Waltham, MA | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 470 Moody St | open |
| Rendezvous Restaurant & Lounge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 596 Moody St | open | |
| Rl Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 388 Moody St | open | |
| Sakura | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 5 Pine St | open |
| Shanghai Cuisine 上海小馆 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 11 Pine St | open | |
| Sherman Dining Hall | Buffet | 415 South St | open | |
| Shiki Shabu Shabu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Chinese · Asian | 342 Moody St | open |
| Shoppers Cafe | Bar | American | 731 Moody St | open |
| Silver Whisk Bake Shop & Chocolatier | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 248 Moody St | open |
| Sons of Italy Dante Alighieri Branch | Bar | 99 Cedar St | open | |
| South Street Cafe | Café · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 5 Turner St | open |
| Stazione di Federal | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 123 Moody St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 90 B River St | open |
| Sweet Basil on Moody | Bar | Italian · Seafood | 469 Moody St | open |
| Takeout Taxi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 144 Moody St | open | |
| Tap Tap Station Cafe | Café | Coffee | 3 Carter St | open |
| Taproom & Kitchen | New Bar in Waltham | Bar · Casual dining | 458 Moody St | open | |
| Taqueria El Amigo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 196 Willow St | open |
| Taqueria Mexico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 24 Charles St | open |
| Tara Restaurant Pizza & More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 288 Moody St | open |
| The Appleton Tea Room | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee · British / Irish pub food | 27 Appleton St | open |
| The Backroom at Molti | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Spanish / tapas · Sandwiches | 468 Moody St | open |
| The Gaff | Bar | 467 Moody St | open | |
| The Prime Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Café | Sandwiches · Coffee | 580 South St | open |
| The Red Bird | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 361 Moody St | open |
| The Sub-way Pizza And Subs Inc. | Other | Sandwiches | 235 Newton St | open |
| The Tea Leaf | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 487 Moody St | open |
| Tiki House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 569 Moody St | open |
| Tita's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 198 High St | open |
| Tree Top | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 53 Prospect St | open |
| Trencito Taqueria & Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3 Carter St | open |
| Urban Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 728 Moody St | open |
| Vinotta Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 361 Moody St | open |
| Waltham Indian food court | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 315 Moody St | open |
| Watch City Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom | 256 Moody St | open | |
| Watch City Kitchens | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 216 Newton St | open | |
| Wings Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 464 Moody St | open |
| Ya Mother’s Truck ‘n Kitchen | Food truck | 193 Elm St | open | |
| Yaa Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 580 South St | open | |
| かわごえ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · Steakhouse | 白子町中里4369 | open |
| Burcol Llc Francos Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 714 Moody St | closed | |
| Mk And Company Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 677 Moody St | closed | |
| Sebastians | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 800 South St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 48 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 56 | 48 | 23 | 20 | 4 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 53 | 47 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 57 | 52 | 28 | 17 | 6 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 57 | 49 | 32 | 14 | 3 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 57 | 52 | 31 | 16 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 74 | 60 | 33 | 21 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 85 | 69 | 40 | 21 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 89 | 73 | 41 | 23 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 76 | 64 | 40 | 18 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 75 | 60 | 34 | 22 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 71 | 58 | 32 | 22 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 71 | 58 | 33 | 21 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 76 | 62 | 34 | 25 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 65 | 56 | 32 | 19 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 66 | 58 | 33 | 20 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 71 | 62 | 31 | 25 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 70 | 63 | 35 | 21 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 75 | 67 | 41 | 20 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 74 | 65 | 38 | 20 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 70 | 63 | 39 | 18 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 72 | 66 | 39 | 19 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 68 | 62 | 38 | 17 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 71 | 64 | 39 | 18 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 81 | 71 | 41 | 18 | 10 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 77 | 69 | 42 | 17 | 8 | — | NAICS2022 |