BMIE Market 07008
Middlesex County, New Jersey · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 25,526 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±68 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 8,230 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±375 · 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 | 22,844 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,148 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $97,021 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±15,773 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.1 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · 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 | $2,032 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±148 · 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 | $406,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±22,204 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 22 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 07008 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 10.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +22.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +0.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +15.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +29.4% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 25 (range 20–29) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.4 per year, r² 0.26) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 70 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 82 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 65 / 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 07008. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.4 restaurants per year, r² 0.26, 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. New Jersey and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 567, 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: 70 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 82.2 | 82 | 40% | +32.9 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 64.6 | 65 | 35% | +22.6 |
| Market Momentum Score | 58.6 | 59 | 25% | +14.6 |
Consumer Market Score: 82 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 25,526 | 86 | 40% | +34.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 97,021 | 79 | 40% | +31.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 8,230 | 82 | 20% | +16.4 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 65 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 0 | 35 | 35% | +12.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 8.6 | 78 | 25% | +19.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 25,526 | 86 | 20% | +17.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 97,021 | 79 | 20% | +15.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 59 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 22.2 | 79 | 50% | +39.5 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 0 | 35 | 30% | +10.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 15.8 | 43 | 20% | +8.6 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (80)
By cuisine
American 11 · Pizza 9 · Dessert 7 · Italian 7 · Sandwiches 7 · Bakery 5 · Chinese 5 · Burgers 4 · Coffee 4 · Peruvian 4 · Asian 3 · Chicken / wings 3 · Halal / kosher 3 · Indian 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Seafood 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · European 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Japanese 2 · Mexican 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Sushi 2 · BBQ 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Caribbean 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Juice / smoothies 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 54 · Quick service 12 · Bar 9 · Dessert 8 · Bakery 7 · Casual dining 4 · Specialty food shop 4 · Coffee shop 3 · Café 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Catering 1 · Fast casual 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo's Pizza & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 55 Washington Ave | open |
| Angel Bakeries | Bakery | Bakery | 110 Raskulinecz Rd | open |
| Apples Mexican Italian Restaurant and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Mexican | 30 Minue St | open |
| Bento Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 801 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| BOBA & BITES | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Casual dining · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Burgers · Coffee · American | 255 Washington Ave | open |
| BoriliciousCreams | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 30 Fitch St | open |
| Brunswick Burger House | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · American | 215 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 803 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Bus Stop Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 793 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Chateau Madrid Restaurant & Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 8 Holly St | open |
| Chateau Pulaski | Bar | 70 Pulaski Ave | open | |
| Chicken Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1280 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| China Star | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 97 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| China Wok Carteret | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 764 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Continental Terminals 200 Middlesex Carteret nj | Coffee shop | Coffee | open | |
| Downtown deli cafe | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1514 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 1245 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 333-395 Blair Rd | open |
| E&a Bakery Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 773B Roosevelt Ave | open | |
| El Salto del Fraile | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 62 Carteret Ave | open |
| Estrella's Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1 Passaic St | open |
| Family Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 62 Washington Ave | open |
| Famous Dhaba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1293 Roosevelt Ave | open | |
| FedEx Ground | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 200 Milik St | open | |
| Flavica Spices | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1101 Bristol Station Ct | open | |
| Frozen Flamingo | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 835 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Gianni's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 1504 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Gioiosa Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 835 Roosevelt Ave | open | |
| Grizzly Coffee & Tea House | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1516 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Heyer & Ryan Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 55 Washington Ave | open | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1293 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Hornitos Bakery Hornitos Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Latin American (other) · Dessert | 773-B Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Jezif Fried Chicken & Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Pizza | 1249 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Jezif Fried Chicken & Pizza (Halal) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Halal / kosher · Chicken / wings | 815 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Julian's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 1000 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Kelly's Pub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 247 Washington Ave | open |
| Khalsa Sweet House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 783 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Krauszer's Food Market | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 129 Washington Ave | open |
| La Esquina Vel Sabor Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood | 62 Carteret Ave | open |
| Lab X | Carteret | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 265 Washington Ave | open |
| Lan Grand Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 62 Washington Ave | open | |
| Lettuce Eat Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 60 Cooke Ave | open | |
| Lucia's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 729 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Margherita Pizzeria & Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1295 Roosevelt Ave | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 835 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Monai's Soulfood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1506 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Mongolian&Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 795 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Nexeo Solutions | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 350 Roosevelt Ave | open | |
| Oliveiras da Serra | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · European | 1241 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| OU LA Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Caribbean | 29 Washington Ave | open |
| Panjab Express | Quick service | Chinese | 75 Arthur Ave | open |
| Peruvian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Chicken / wings | open | |
| PieZone Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 594 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Pizza Lino's Italian Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 1000 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Pizza Twist Pizza Twist - Bakersfield, CA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1247 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Plaza 12 Lounge | Bar | 835 Roosevelt Ave | open | |
| Polar Cup | Dessert | Dessert | 255 Washington Ave | open |
| Red White And Que Snackshack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 200 Middlesex Ave | open |
| Riuniti Pizzeria & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 835 Roosevelt Ave Ste 9 | open |
| Sabor a Norte | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Peruvian · Sandwiches · Latin American (other) | 46 Leick Ave | open |
| Sal's Bistro & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1 Louis St | open |
| Salad Factory | Fast casual · Catering · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 695 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Santini Seafood and Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood | 1 Louis St | open |
| Seafood Boil & Sushi House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 795 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Subs777llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1365 Roosevelt Ave | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1365 Roosevelt Avenue | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 101 Roosevelt Avenue Suite A | open |
| Taj Mahal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 30 Minue St | open |
| Tarka Nation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Halal / kosher · American | 1293A Roosevelt Ave Store #4 | open |
| The Crab General | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 795 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| The Halal Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher | 1249 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| The Lucky Dublin | Bar | 30 Minue St | open | |
| The Station Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 215 Roosevelt Ave | open |
| Tommy's Hot Dogs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Sandwiches · American | 117 Grant Ave | open |
| Vallone's Wholesale Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 46 Avenue Rd | open |
| Vento's Place | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian | 314 Pershing Ave | open |
| Waves of Wine | Casual dining · Bar | 735 Roosevelt Ave | open | |
| White Castle | Bakery | Bakery | 110 Raskulinecz Rd | open |
| White Rose Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 380 Middlesex Ave | open | |
| Fusion Tadka Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 735 Roosevelt Ave | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 24 | 17 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 25 | 17 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 29 | 21 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 28 | 21 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 29 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 9 | — | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 23 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 26 | 19 | 4 | 13 | — | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 27 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 9 | — | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 24 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 28 | 25 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 22 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 24 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 20 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 11 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 10 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 24 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 24 | 22 | 6 | 13 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 27 | 25 | 8 | 15 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 29 | 24 | 8 | 14 | — | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 13 | — | — | NAICS2022 |