BMIE Market 06855
Fairfield County, Connecticut · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 9,351 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,071 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,516 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±302 · 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 | 7,892 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 3,453 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $106,439 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,483 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 39.6 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 | $1,919 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±202 · 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 | $511,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±62,905 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 33 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 06855 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 39.3 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +0.0% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +13.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +65.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +73.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 35 (range 31–38) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.2 per year, r² 0.12) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 63 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 76 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 55 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 53 / 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 06855. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.12, 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: 63 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 75.7 | 76 | 40% | +30.3 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 55.0 | 55 | 35% | +19.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 52.6 | 53 | 25% | +13.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 76 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 9,351 | 70 | 40% | +27.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 106,439 | 85 | 40% | +33.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 3,516 | 69 | 20% | +13.8 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 55 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 13.8 | 57 | 35% | +20.1 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 35.3 | 16 | 25% | +4.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 9,351 | 70 | 20% | +14.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 106,439 | 85 | 20% | +17.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 53 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 0 | 42 | 50% | +20.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 13.8 | 57 | 30% | +17.2 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 65 | 72 | 20% | +14.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (64)
By cuisine
Sandwiches 11 · Mexican 8 · American 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 6 · Latin American (other) 6 · Bakery 4 · Coffee 4 · Pizza 4 · Seafood 4 · Dessert 3 · Breakfast 2 · Chicken / wings 2 · Italian 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Asian 1 · BBQ 1 · Chinese 1 · Korean 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Spanish / tapas 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 45 · Quick service 13 · Bar 9 · Casual dining 8 · Specialty food shop 8 · Dessert 6 · Bakery 5 · Café 2 · Catering 2 · Coffee shop 2 · Food truck 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13504 Jamaica Avenue Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 195 East Ave | open | |
| 59th Street Bridge Donuts Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 195 East Ave | open | |
| A Taste Of Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 195 Liberty Sq | open | |
| A&k Icecream | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies · Bakery | 6 1st St | open |
| BJ Ryan's East | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar · Casual dining | Pizza | 1 Cove Ave | open |
| BLT Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Breakfast | 16 Winfield St | open |
| Bms Baking Company | Bakery | Bakery | 205 Liberty Sq | open |
| Bun Burger Bun | Quick service | 42 Seaview Ave | open | |
| Calfe Mu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | Calf Pasture Beach Road | open |
| Chester's Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 227 East Ave | open |
| Corona Donuts & Gas Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 195 East Ave | open | |
| Cositas Ricas | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 201 Liberty Square | open |
| Cositas Ricas | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 234 East Ave | open |
| Cove Deli and Cafe | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | BBQ · Sandwiches | 19 1st St | open |
| Dippin' Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Chicken / wings · Asian | 236 East Ave | open |
| Don Carmelo's Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican | 7 Winfield St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Dessert · Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Dessert | 219 East Ave Mobil Gas Station | open |
| East Avenue Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 84 Fort Point St | open |
| El Quetzal Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 201 Liberty Sq | open |
| Express Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 25 Van Zant St | open |
| Fiesta Mexico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 21 Fort Pt St | open |
| Golden Million | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 82 Fort Point St | open |
| Guadalajara Mexican Bar & Grill | Bar | 40 Van Zant St | open | |
| Harbor Lights | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Seafood | 82 Seaview Ave | open |
| Howard Beach Donuts Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 195 East Ave | open | |
| Jesus Deli Grocery | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 81 Winfield St | open |
| Jimmy's Mediterranean Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 65 Van Zant St | open |
| Knot Norm's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 10 1st St | open |
| Los Gemelos | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) · Sandwiches | 2 Fort Point St | open |
| Los Molcajetes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 211 Liberty Square | open |
| Los Portales Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 49 Fort Point St | open |
| Luca’s Beach Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 99 Calf Pasture Beach Rd | open | |
| Magic 5 Pie Co | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 230 East Ave | open |
| Manifest: Coffee + Community | Coffee shop | Coffee | 99 Gregory Blvd | open |
| Mike's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering | Sandwiches | 194 East Ave | open |
| Mr. Frosty's Ice Cream Shop | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 6 1st St | open |
| New Canaan Donuts, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 195 East Ave | open | |
| Nik's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 86 Gregory Blvd | open | |
| Ninety 9 Bottles | Bar | 209 Liberty Square | open | |
| Norwalk Pizza & Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 13 Winfield St | open |
| Ocean View Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 201 Liberty Sq # 201-1 | open |
| One Part Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 66 Fort Point St | open | |
| Overton's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 80 Seaview Ave | open |
| Overton's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 80 Seaview Ave | open |
| Pastime Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 59 Seaview Ave | open | |
| Raspados Flamingo Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 234 East Ave | open | |
| Ripka's Beach Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 99 Calf Pasture Beach Rd | open |
| Salvadoreño Restaurante EL CHELE | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 82 Fort Point St | open |
| Seaside Sliders | Food truck · Catering | Sandwiches | 4 1st St | open |
| Station House Bar and Grille | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 232 East Ave | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 7 Winfield St | open |
| Sunset Grille | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Seafood | 52 Calf Pasture Beach Rd | open |
| Supermarket Donuts Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 195 East Ave | open | |
| Sweet Ashley's Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 248 East Ave | open |
| Tacos Mexico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 82 Fort Point St #1223 | open |
| Taqueria Mexicana | Quick service | Mexican | 6 1st St | open |
| The Galley | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 50a Calf Pasture Beach Rd | open |
| The Last Taco Stand | Food truck | Mexican | 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd | open |
| The Spot Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 69 Winfield St | open |
| Ucbc bagels | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 19 1st St | open |
| Valencia Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 205 Liberty Sq | open |
| Valentino's Cucina Italiana | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 195 Liberty Square | open |
| Velocity Sports & Entertainment | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 230 East Ave | open | |
| Cain Management Inc | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 195 East Ave | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 21 | 19 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 21 | 19 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 28 | 26 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 27 | 26 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 26 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 27 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 32 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 24 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 28 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 27 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 27 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 30 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 33 | 29 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 34 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 35 | 33 | 19 | 8 | 6 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 33 | 31 | 15 | 10 | 6 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 35 | 32 | 15 | 12 | 5 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 38 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 5 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 33 | 31 | 13 | 13 | 5 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 34 | 32 | 14 | 14 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 35 | 33 | 15 | 14 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 34 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 33 | 32 | 15 | 13 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 33 | 32 | 15 | 13 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 36 | 33 | 17 | 12 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 36 | 33 | 16 | 13 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |