BMIE Market 06515
New Haven County, Connecticut · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 19,006 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,468 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,012 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±380 · 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 | 17,141 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 6,970 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $73,709 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,152 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 30.7 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 | $1,392 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±105 · 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 | $328,900 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±16,101 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 31 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 06515 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 13.4 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +10.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +6.9% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +19.2% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +10.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 35 (range 30–41) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.6 per year, r² 0.35) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 62 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 69 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 57 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 59 / 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 06515. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.35, 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. 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: 62 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 69.3 | 69 | 40% | +27.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 56.7 | 57 | 35% | +19.9 |
| Market Momentum Score | 58.6 | 59 | 25% | +14.7 |
Consumer Market Score: 69 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 19,006 | 81 | 40% | +32.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 73,709 | 53 | 40% | +21.2 |
| Households (ACS) | 7,012 | 79 | 20% | +15.9 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 57 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 6.9 | 51 | 35% | +18.0 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 16.3 | 48 | 25% | +12.1 |
| Population (ACS) | 19,006 | 81 | 20% | +16.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 73,709 | 53 | 20% | +10.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 59 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 10.7 | 68 | 50% | +34.2 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 6.9 | 51 | 30% | +15.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 19.2 | 45 | 20% | +9.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (73)
By cuisine
Pizza 12 · Coffee 9 · Sandwiches 8 · American 7 · Italian 5 · Breakfast 4 · Burgers 4 · Chinese 4 · Bakery 3 · Dessert 3 · Japanese 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Mexican 3 · Middle Eastern 3 · Seafood 3 · Asian 2 · Caribbean 2 · Chicken / wings 2 · Halal / kosher 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Peruvian 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Sushi 1 · Thai 1 · Vegan 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 43 · Quick service 16 · Coffee shop 7 · Bar 6 · Specialty food shop 6 · Bakery 5 · Café 5 · Casual dining 5 · Dessert 4 · Buffet 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Food truck 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alien Lanes Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 149 Ramsdell St | open | |
| Amaru | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Mediterranean · Pizza · Middle Eastern | 838 Whalley Ave | open |
| Amity Brick Oven Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 144 Amity Rd | open |
| Andes International Gourmet Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 148 Amity Rd | open |
| Around The Clock Food Mart | Quick service | 1344-1372 Whalley Ave | open | |
| Athenian Diner | Casual dining | American | 1426 Whalley Ave | open |
| BD Food Mart & Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1057 Whalley Ave | open |
| Bella's Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 896 Whalley Ave | open |
| Big Time Deli & Pizzeria | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1460 Whalley Ave | open |
| BILLS CAROUSEL ICE CREAM &YOGURT | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1185 Whalley Ave | open |
| Blake Street Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 410 Blake St | open |
| Bruegger's | Bakery | Bakery | 1460 Whalley Ave | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1329 Whalley Avenue | open |
| C And A Hospitality Llc-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 Pond Lily Ave | open | |
| Camacho Garage | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 36 Fountain St | open |
| Carmines Di Vega | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1500 Whalley Ave | open | |
| Chen's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 883 Whalley Ave | open |
| Chip In A Bottle | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 837 Whalley Ave | open |
| Cilantro Fresh Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1158 Whalley Ave | open |
| Clemente's Pizza and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1302 Whalley Ave | open |
| Connecticut Hall, Southern Connecticut State University | Buffet | 50 Wintergreen Ave | open | |
| Cunneticut | Bakery | Bakery | open | |
| D'angelo Sandwich Shops | Other | Sandwiches | 1462 Whalley Ave | open |
| Dayton Street Apizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 60 Dayton St | open |
| Deja Brew Deja Brew Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 763 Edgewood Ave | open |
| Delaney's Restaurant & Tap Room | Casual dining · Bar | 883 Whalley Ave | open | |
| Denny's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1467 Whalley Ave | open |
| Dozo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1450 Whalley Ave | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 501 Crescent St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 1350 Whalley Ave | open |
| Dunkin' | Buffet | 501 Crescent St | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 295 Blake St | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 864 Whalley Ave | open |
| Ernie's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1279 Whalley Ave | open |
| Fin and Scale | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher · Sushi · Japanese | 920 Whalley Ave | open |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 75 Amity Rd | open |
| Golden Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1307 Whalley Ave | open |
| Great Wall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1378 Whalley Ave | open |
| House of Chao | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 898 Whalley Ave | open |
| Jordan Yummy Yummy | Food truck | Middle Eastern | 122 Wilmot Rd | open |
| Koolbreeze Jamerican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 1400 Whalley Ave | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Quick service | 148 Amity Rd | open | |
| Lena's Cafe & Confections | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 873 Whalley Ave | open |
| Los Rodríguez deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 850 Whalley Ave | open |
| Lyman Center for the Performing Arts | Quick service | 501 Crescent St | open | |
| Ma's House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 873 Whalley Ave | open |
| Malby Artisan Bread and Pastries | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 912 Whalley Ave | open |
| Manjares | Bar | Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) | 382 W Rock Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1094 Whalley Ave | open |
| Mid K Hair Supply, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1456 Whalley Ave | open | |
| More Than Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · Burgers | 283 Blake St | open |
| New West Cafe | Bar · Casual dining · Café | Coffee | 879 Whalley Ave | open |
| Pistachio Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Halal / kosher | 911 Whalley Ave | open |
| Pizza Heaven Ii | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 410 Blake St | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 864A Whalley Ave | open |
| Poke Oli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Seafood · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls | 867 Whalley Ave 1st Floor | open |
| Priscilla Lacy presents Woody’s Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Chicken / wings | 1378 Whalley Ave | open |
| Raw Juicescape | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegan · Healthy / salads / bowls | 898 Whalley Ave | open |
| Rocket Cafe | Café · Bar | American · Coffee | 883 Whalley Ave | open |
| Spooner's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1400 Whalley Ave | open |
| State Garden Ii | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1452 Whalley Ave | open |
| Stone Hearth | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 838 Whalley Ave | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1461 Whalley Avenue | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 130 Amity Road | open |
| TD's Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Chicken / wings | 480 Saw Mill Rd | open |
| Thai Noodle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai · Noodles / ramen / pho | 132 Amity Rd | open |
| The Beer Garden at Central Patio | Bar | 650 Central Ave | open | |
| Tropical Delights | Quick service | Caribbean | 141 Fitch St | open |
| West Rock Market | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · Pizza · American | 122 Wilmot Rd | open |
| West Rock Wine & Liquor Warehouse | Bar | 1306 Whalley Ave | open | |
| Westville Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 1426 Whalley Ave | open |
| Westville Emesa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Pizza · Middle Eastern | 883 Whalley Ave | open |
| Westville Seafood Westville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 1514 Whalley Ave | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 30 | 28 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 25 | 24 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 32 | 30 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 32 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 31 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 30 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 37 | 29 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 33 | 26 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 41 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 40 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 36 | 29 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 34 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 32 | 26 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 32 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 39 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 40 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 37 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 30 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 34 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 34 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 34 | 28 | 10 | 13 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 34 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 36 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 48 | 37 | 15 | 17 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 13 | 5 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 41 | 31 | 11 | 14 | 6 | — | NAICS2022 |