BMIE Market 06498
Middlesex County, Connecticut · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 6,856 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±19 · 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 | 3,523 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±221 · 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 | 6,963 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 3,953 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $91,202 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±22,831 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 58.2 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4 · 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 | $1,425 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±176 · 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 | $434,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±41,587 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 15.8 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 19 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 06498 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 41.7 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -24.0% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -32.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | -13.6% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +18.8% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 15 (range 11–18) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.8 per year, r² 0.70) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 44 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 70 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 37 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 12 / 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 06498. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.8 restaurants per year, r² 0.70, 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. Connecticut and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 258, 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: 44 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 69.6 | 70 | 40% | +27.9 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 37 | 37 | 35% | +13.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 12 | 12 | 25% | +3.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 70 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 6,856 | 65 | 40% | +26.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 91,202 | 74 | 40% | +29.7 |
| Households (ACS) | 3,523 | 69 | 20% | +13.8 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 37 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -32.1 | 10 | 35% | +3.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 27.7 | 23 | 25% | +5.7 |
| Population (ACS) | 6,856 | 65 | 20% | +13.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 91,202 | 74 | 20% | +14.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 12 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -24 | 12 | 50% | +5.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -32.1 | 10 | 30% | +3.0 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | -13.6 | 16 | 20% | +3.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (52)
By cuisine
American 12 · Coffee 8 · Italian 5 · Sandwiches 5 · Seafood 5 · Breakfast 4 · Pizza 4 · Bakery 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Dessert 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Latin American (other) 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Mexican 2 · BBQ 1 · Burgers 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · European 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vegan 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 35 · Bar 10 · Casual dining 9 · Café 7 · Quick service 6 · Bakery 4 · Dessert 4 · Specialty food shop 3 · Coffee shop 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Catering 1 · Fast casual 1 · Food truck 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amp'ed Productions Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1353 Boston Post Rd | open | |
| Bacari Social | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 63 Pilots Point Dr | open | |
| Beach Nut Sports Center | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 314 Boston Post Rd | open | |
| Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 548 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Bistro Mediterranean Tapas and Bar Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Spanish / tapas | 704 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Boom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 63 Pilots Point Dr | open |
| Cafe Routier | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | European | 1353 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Cappettas Italian Imports | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 188 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Charter Oak Tavern | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 24 Westbrook Pl | open |
| Coastline Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 4 Grove Beach Rd N | open | |
| Cristy's Restaurant | Café · Casual dining | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 1261 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Da Andrea Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 110 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 109 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Dattilo Fine Italian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Seafood · Mediterranean | 1525 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Denny's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 28 Flat Rock Pl | open |
| Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 977 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 198 Essex Rd | open |
| Edd's Place | Café | Seafood · Coffee · Breakfast | 478 Boston Post Rd | open |
| El Rincon Del Sabor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 79 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Food Extrovert | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 1121 Old Clinton Rd | open | |
| Grateful Deli & Bagel Shop | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 79A Boston Post Rd | open |
| Hartford Giant Grinder | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering | Sandwiches | 21 Essex Rd | open |
| Haywire Burger Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 730 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Hog Wild Smokin’Cue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 392 Seaside Ave | open |
| Jenn's Jetty | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 516 Boston Post Rd | open | |
| Julie's Cup of Joe | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1283 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 86 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Leon's Pizza Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 41 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Off The Hook Bar & Grill | Bar | 110 Boston Post Rd | open | |
| Orchard Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 730 Boston Post Rd | open | |
| Pepperidge Farm | Bakery | Bakery | 314 Flat Rock Pl | open |
| Sammy's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1835 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Scoops & Slices , Deli and Ice Cream shop | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Dessert | Sandwiches · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 977 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Shayna B's By the Sea | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 631 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Shayna B's By The Sea | Café | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 631 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 222 McVeagh Rd | open | |
| Still Delicious | Bakery | Bakery · Healthy / salads / bowls | 13 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 7-13 S Main St | open |
| Sunset Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1525 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Tapville Social - Westbrook | Bar | 314 Flat Rock Pl Unit E130 | open | |
| Taqueria 5 Westbrook Taqueria Taxco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1121 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Taylor Rental Center, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 155 Boston Post Rd | open | |
| Tea Kettle Gourmet Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Coffee · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 314 Flat Rock Pl, Unit E130 | open |
| The Deck | Bar · Casual dining | American | 359 Boston Post Rd | open |
| The Highliner III | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 139 Essex Rd | open | |
| The Log Cabin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 232 Boston Post Rd | open | |
| The Whole Enchilada | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1121 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Turtle Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 4 Westbrook Pl | open |
| Upper Deck Sports Bar And Grill Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 359 Boston Post Rd | open | |
| Westbrook Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1551 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Wooden Monk | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck · Casual dining | American | 747 Boston Post Rd | open |
| Dead Eye Rosie’s | Bar | 110 Boston Post Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 19 | 17 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 21 | 19 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 21 | 19 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 4 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 4 | 5 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 29 | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 28 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 25 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 25 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 23 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |