BMIE Market 06877
Fairfield County, Connecticut · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 25,110 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±28 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 9,194 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±393 · 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 | 24,677 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 9,435 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $179,219 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±12,450 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 45.1 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 | $2,026 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±200 · 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 | $836,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±25,821 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 58 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 06877 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 21.5 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 | -1.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +18.4% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +45.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 55 (range 50–60) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.5 per year, r² 0.33) · 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 | 90 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 52 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 37 / 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 06877. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.33, 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 | 90.2 | 90 | 40% | +36.1 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 52.1 | 52 | 35% | +18.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 36.5 | 37 | 25% | +9.1 |
Consumer Market Score: 90 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 25,110 | 85 | 40% | +34.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 179,219 | 98 | 40% | +39.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 9,194 | 84 | 20% | +16.8 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 52 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -1.7 | 22 | 35% | +7.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 23.1 | 30 | 25% | +7.5 |
| Population (ACS) | 25,110 | 85 | 20% | +17.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 179,219 | 98 | 20% | +19.7 |
Market Momentum Score: 37 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 0 | 42 | 50% | +20.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -1.7 | 22 | 30% | +6.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 18.4 | 45 | 20% | +8.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (109)
By cuisine
American 20 · Coffee 19 · Italian 15 · Pizza 12 · Dessert 11 · Sandwiches 11 · Bakery 10 · Asian 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 6 · French 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Mexican 4 · Breakfast 3 · Burgers 3 · European 3 · BBQ 2 · Chinese 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Indian 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Greek 1 · Japanese 1 · Juice / smoothies 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Seafood 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Thai 1 · Vegan 1 · Vegetarian 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 59 · Dessert 15 · Bakery 14 · Café 14 · Coffee shop 13 · Bar 12 · Quick service 10 · Casual dining 9 · Specialty food shop 7 · Food truck 3 · Juice, smoothie, tea 3 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Catering 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Seasons Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 88 Danbury Rd | open |
| 850 Wood Fired Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 424R Main St | open |
| 850 Wood Fired Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 424 Main St | open |
| À Table | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 109 Danbury Rd | open |
| Acapulco Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 296 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Amazonica | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Latin American (other) | 296 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Asianghostkitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 113 Danbury Rd | open | |
| Bailey's Backyard | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 23 Bailey Ave | open |
| Baja Cocina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 426 Main St | open |
| Balducci's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 21 Governor St | open | |
| Bareburger Bareburger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 38 Danbury Rd | open |
| Barn Door Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 37 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 896 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Bobo's Cafe Bobo's Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 32 Danbury Rd | open |
| Botanika Cafe Ridgefield Tazza Cafe Ridgefield | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Vegetarian · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 424 Main St | open |
| Brasserie Saint Germain | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 470 Main St | open |
| Brick House Wood Fired Pizza Kitchen & Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 632 Danbury Rd | open |
| Carvel Carvel Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 113 Danbury Rd | open |
| Catch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 967 Ethan Allen Hwy | open | |
| Cellar Door Bistro | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Italian | 439 Main St | open |
| Chez Lenard Sidewalk Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Hot dogs · Sandwiches · American | Main St | open |
| Corner Cafe of Ridgefield | Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 622 Main St | open |
| cucumber and chamomile | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 3 Danbury Rd | open |
| Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe | Dessert | Dessert | 409 Main St | open |
| Dimitri's Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 16 Prospect St | open |
| Dog and Pony | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 378 Main St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 52 Danbury Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 603 Danbury Rd Valero Gas Station | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 15 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 125 Danbury Rd Stop & Shop | open |
| Early Bird Cafe | Casual dining | American | 86 Danbury Rd | open |
| Eddie's Pizza & Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 24 Prospect St | open |
| Elizabella's Bake Shop | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 23 Governor St | open |
| Empire Szechuan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 113 Danbury Rd | open |
| FCC Bluegrass Coffeehouse | Coffee shop | Coffee | 103 Main St | open |
| Fletchs Bagels | Bakery | Bakery | open | |
| Food Evolution | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 109 Danbury Rd | open |
| Frostings Cupcakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 96 Hobby Dr | open |
| Gallo Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 5 Grove St | open |
| Galvanize Shelter | Café | 323 E 400th S | open | |
| Genoa Deli, Inc &pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Pizza · Italian | 113 Danbury Rd | open |
| Georgetown Cake Shoppe | Bakery | Bakery | 1 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Gyro On Pita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 91 Danbury Rd | open |
| Heads Up Cafe | Café · Coffee shop · Bar | Coffee | 25 Prospect St | open |
| Hoodoo Brown BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 967 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Hunan Noodle Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho · Chinese | 461 Main St | open |
| Insieme Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 103 Danbury Rd | open |
| Jaipore Xpress Jaipore Xpress | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 19 Bailey Ave | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 125 Danbury Road Copps Hill Plaza | open |
| John's Best Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 955 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Johnny Gelato | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 424 Main St | open |
| Junmai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 470 Main St | open |
| Kafo | Coffee shop | Coffee | 417 Main St | open |
| King Neptune Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 967 Ethan Allen Hwy | open | |
| Lions Bleecker Street Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 103 Danbury Rd | open |
| Little Pub | Bar | 59 Ethan Allen Hwy | open | |
| Luc's Cafe | Café | French · European · Coffee | 3 Big Shop Ln | open |
| Mannen Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 15 Danbury Rd | open |
| Nica's Nica's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 109 Danbury Rd | open |
| Nod Hill Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 137 Ethan Allen Hwy | open | |
| Odeen's BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | BBQ | 545 Ridgebury Rd | open |
| Parma Market and Bakery | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Bakery | Sandwiches · Bakery | 56 Danbury Rd | open |
| Peachwave | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 32 Danbury Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 105 Danbury Rd | open |
| Planet Pizza Planet Pizza Norwalk/Shelton | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 411 Main St | open |
| Pop's Classic Diner | Casual dining | American | 199 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Posa | Bar | Italian · Pizza | 90 Danbury Rd | open |
| Prime Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 449 Main St | open |
| Prime Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 32 Danbury Rd | open |
| Quartertone Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop | Coffee | 137 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Queen B Coffee Company | Café | Coffee | 417 Main St | open |
| Queen B Coffee Company | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 417 Main St | open |
| R House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 20 West Ln | open | |
| Ridgefield Bagels & Bakes | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 463 Main St | open |
| Ridgefield Ice Cream Shop | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 680 Danbury Rd | open |
| Ross Artisanal Bakery and Cafe | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee · American | 109 Danbury Rd | open |
| Sand-wedge | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Sarah's Wine Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 20 West Ln | open |
| SoBol of Ridgefield SoBol of Ridgefield | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 90 Danbury Rd | open |
| Southwest Cafe Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 109 Danbury Rd #4109 | open |
| Stacey's Totally Baked | Bakery | Bakery | 113 Danbury Rd | open |
| Star | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 500 Main St | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 90 Danbury Rd | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 632 Danbury Rd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 9 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Sucré Salé | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 109 Danbury Rd | open |
| Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 426 Main St | open |
| Terrasole Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 3 Big Shop Ln | open |
| Thali | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 296 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| The Cake Box | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 427 Main St | open |
| The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar | Casual dining · Bar | 30 Grove St | open | |
| The Lantern | Casual dining · Bar | American | 378 Main St | open |
| The Mariner Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 451 Main St | open |
| The Tea Room | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 105 Danbury Rd | open |
| The Village Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 378 Main St | open |
| Tiger's Den Sports Bar & Grill | Bar | 23 Catoonah St | open | |
| Toscana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 43 Danbury Rd | open |
| Tusk & Cup Fine Coffee | Café · Dessert · Coffee shop | Coffee · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 51 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| V.Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Vietnamese · Asian | 113 Danbury Rd | open |
| Venice Restaurant & Pizza &pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 125 Danbury Rd | open |
| Village Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 421 Main St | open |
| Village Pizza & Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 113 Danbury Rd | open |
| Waffle Cabin CT | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | - | open | |
| West Lane Pizza & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Pizza · Sandwiches | 127 West Ln | open |
| Whistle Stop Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 20 Portland Ave | open |
| Wooster Hollow Cafe | Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 659 Danbury Rd | open |
| Yuan Asian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 470 Main St | open |
| Zawack Shack | Food truck | Burgers · Hot dogs | 296 Ethan Allen Hwy | open |
| Red Rooster Pub | Casual dining · Bar | 43 Danbury Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 42 | 40 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 41 | 39 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 39 | 37 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 49 | 49 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 56 | 47 | 28 | 8 | 11 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 54 | 44 | 25 | 7 | 12 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 55 | 45 | 27 | 6 | 12 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 58 | 49 | 32 | 8 | 9 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 59 | 50 | 34 | 8 | 8 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 57 | 49 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 60 | 51 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 57 | 49 | 29 | 9 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 60 | 52 | 33 | 9 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 54 | 48 | 34 | 8 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 57 | 49 | 32 | 10 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 58 | 49 | 32 | 9 | 8 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 61 | 53 | 36 | 7 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 56 | 51 | 32 | 7 | 12 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 60 | 55 | 33 | 10 | 12 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 63 | 59 | 36 | 10 | 13 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 70 | 66 | 36 | 17 | 13 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 67 | 63 | 30 | 20 | 13 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 67 | 61 | 29 | 21 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 67 | 61 | 31 | 18 | 12 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 64 | 58 | 29 | 19 | 10 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 62 | 55 | 31 | 16 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 67 | 59 | 32 | 17 | 9 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 69 | 57 | 31 | 17 | 9 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 72 | 60 | 31 | 19 | 10 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 69 | 58 | 31 | 17 | 10 | — | NAICS2022 |