BMIE Market 05255
Bennington County, Vermont · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 4,108 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±195 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
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| Households | 1,697 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±180 · 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 | 4,121 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 2,560 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $91,058 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±30,985 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 52.8 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5 · 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 | $1,030 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±79 · 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 | $445,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±50,160 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 38.8 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 31 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 05255 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 80.1 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -16.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -8.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +10.7% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +55.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 34 (range 29–39) 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 | 43 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 64 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 34 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 21 / 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 05255. 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. Vermont and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 169, 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: 43 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 64.2 | 64 | 40% | +25.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 34.4 | 34 | 35% | +12.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 21.2 | 21 | 25% | +5.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 64 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 4,108 | 57 | 40% | +22.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 91,058 | 74 | 40% | +29.7 |
| Households (ACS) | 1,697 | 58 | 20% | +11.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 34 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -8.8 | 19 | 35% | +6.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 75.5 | 6 | 25% | +1.5 |
| Population (ACS) | 4,108 | 57 | 20% | +11.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 91,058 | 74 | 20% | +14.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 21 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -16.2 | 15 | 50% | +7.5 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -8.8 | 19 | 30% | +5.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 10.7 | 40 | 20% | +8.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (69)
By cuisine
American 15 · Coffee 12 · Breakfast 5 · Dessert 5 · Italian 5 · Bakery 4 · Burgers 4 · French 4 · Asian 3 · European 3 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · Pizza 3 · Sandwiches 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Mexican 2 · Seafood 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Chinese 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Japanese 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Sushi 1 · Thai 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 41 · Bar 13 · Café 10 · Casual dining 10 · Bakery 6 · Coffee shop 6 · Dessert 6 · Quick service 6 · Juice, smoothie, tea 3 · Food truck 2 · Specialty food shop 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ducci's Italian Pantry | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Italian · Sandwiches | 133 Elm St | open |
| Amy's On The Road | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck · Bar | 4361 Main St | open | |
| Ben & Jerry's Ben & Jerry's | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 454 Depot St | open |
| Bistro Henry | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · Steakhouse · Seafood | 1942 Depot St | open |
| Bob's Diner | Casual dining | American | 2279 Depot St | open |
| Bonnet & Main | Coffee shop | Coffee | 15 Bonnet St | open |
| Brasserie L'Oustau de Provence | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 1716 Depot St | open |
| Canopy Juice | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 4479 Main St | open |
| Chantecleer | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 8 Read Farm Ln | open |
| China City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 263 Depot St | open |
| Christos' Pizza and Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4931 Main St | open |
| Cilantro Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 5036 Main St | open |
| Clove + Maple Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 5383 Main St | open |
| Colburn Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 15 Bonnet St | open |
| Cold Cow Creamery - Dairy Bar | Dessert · Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Breakfast · American | 4645 VT-7A | open |
| Depot Café | Café | Coffee · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 515 Depot St | open |
| Depot Street Burgers | Quick service | Burgers · American | 468 Depot St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 4604 Main St | open |
| Firefly Restaurant | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 575 Depot St | open |
| Friendly's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 351 Depot St | open |
| Garlic John's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1610 Depot St | open |
| Gourmet Deli & Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 4961 Main St Ste 2 | open |
| Greyhound: Bus Stop - Zoeys Double Hex Restuart | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1614 Depot St | open | |
| Gringo Jack's | Casual dining · Bar | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · American | 5103 VT-7A | open |
| Haig’s Sports Bar | Bar · Casual dining | American | 4566 Main St | open |
| Hound Dogs | Food truck | Hot dogs · Burgers | 4570 Main St | open |
| Jamerican Cuisine Food Truck Llc | Quick service | 159 Depot St | open | |
| Little Rooster Cafe | Café | Coffee · European · Breakfast | 4764 Main St | open |
| Los Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 301 Depot St | open |
| Lost Marble Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 4529 Main St | open | |
| Manchester House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 351 Depot St | open |
| Mari’s Ecuadorian Flavor | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 4201 Main St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 188 Depot Street | open |
| Mistral's at Toll Gate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 10 Tollgate Rd | open |
| Moonwink | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southeast Asian (other) | 4479 Main St | open |
| Mother Myrick's Confectionery | Dessert | Dessert | 4367 Main St | open |
| Mountain Fresh Acai | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies | 4328 Main St | open |
| Mystic Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bar | Coffee | 4928 Main St | open |
| Nan Z Carts And Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4732 Main St | open |
| Nipper's Cafe | Café | Coffee | 6458 Main St | open |
| Nong’s Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 4659 Main St | open |
| On The Go Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 31 Memorial Ave | open |
| Pearl's Place & Pantry | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1942 Depot St | open |
| Ponce Bistro | Casual dining | 4659 Main St | open | |
| Raven's Den Steakhouse and Taproom | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse | 1844 Depot St | open |
| RoadRunner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4961 Main St | open | |
| Sam's Wood Fired Pizza Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4572 Main St | open |
| Seamus O'Dowden Public House | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 455 Highland Ave | open |
| Seasons Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 4566 Main St | open |
| Silver Fork | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | European · American | 4201 Main St | open |
| Sirloin Saloon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | Depot Street | open |
| Smugglers' Notch Distillery Tasting Room Smugglers' Notch Distillery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 18 Depot St | open | |
| Spiral Press Cafe | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 15 Bonnet St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 365 Depot St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 369 Depot St | open |
| Sushi Boat | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 4971 Main St #3 | open |
| Ted Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 74 Willow Pond Rd | open | |
| Thai Basil | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 4940 Main St | open |
| The Avocado Pit Manchester, VT The Avocado Pit - Bennington | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5306 Main St | open | |
| The Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 2594 Depot St | open |
| The Roundhouse Bar & Grill | Bar | 2282 Depot St | open | |
| The Works Cafe The Works Bakery & Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 13 Riverside Heights | open |
| Up For Breakfast | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 4935 Main St | open |
| Wilcox Ice Cream Stand | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | open | |
| Willoughby's Depot Eatery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert · Breakfast | 374 Depot St | open |
| Ye Olde Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 5183 Main St | open | |
| Zoey's Double Hex | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service · Bakery | Sandwiches · American · Burgers · Bakery | 1568 Depot St | open |
| North Country Ice Cream Inc | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 460 Depot St | closed |
| Social House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 1716 Depot St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 22 | 20 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 19 | 17 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 27 | 26 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 29 | 28 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 29 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 35 | 32 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 34 | 31 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 40 | 37 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 6 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 32 | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 32 | 31 | 19 | 9 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 7 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 36 | 35 | 23 | 9 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 31 | 31 | 20 | 9 | 2 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 34 | 34 | 19 | 11 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 36 | 36 | 20 | 12 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 9 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 31 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 34 | 32 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 37 | 37 | 21 | 11 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 36 | 35 | 20 | 10 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 34 | 33 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 35 | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 36 | 35 | 19 | 11 | 5 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 11 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |