BMIE Market 07027
Union County, New Jersey · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 4,885 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±27 · 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 | 2,129 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±176 · 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 | 4,226 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 1,870 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $110,670 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±25,596 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 42.3 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 | $1,753 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±224 · 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 | $533,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±50,933 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 20 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 07027 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 35.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +5.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +11.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +17.7% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +33.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 23 (range 21–26) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.3 per year, r² 0.47) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 71 / 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 | 56 / 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 07027. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.3 restaurants per year, r² 0.47, 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. 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: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 71.1 | 71 | 40% | +28.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 51.9 | 52 | 35% | +18.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 56.2 | 56 | 25% | +14.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 4,885 | 60 | 40% | +24.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 110,670 | 87 | 40% | +34.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 2,129 | 62 | 20% | +12.4 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 52 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 11.1 | 55 | 35% | +19.2 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 40.9 | 13 | 25% | +3.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 4,885 | 60 | 20% | +12.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 110,670 | 87 | 20% | +17.4 |
Market Momentum Score: 56 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 5.3 | 62 | 50% | +30.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 11.1 | 55 | 30% | +16.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 17.7 | 44 | 20% | +8.8 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (53)
By cuisine
American 8 · Italian 8 · Pizza 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Sandwiches 5 · Bakery 4 · Burgers 4 · Coffee 4 · BBQ 3 · Dessert 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Mexican 3 · Asian 2 · Cuban 2 · Latin American (other) 2 · Breakfast 1 · Caribbean 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · Chinese 1 · European 1 · Indian 1 · Japanese 1 · Peruvian 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 38 · Dessert 7 · Bar 6 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Quick service 5 · Bakery 4 · Casual dining 4 · Café 3 · Coffee shop 3 · Fast casual 1 · Specialty food shop 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| &grain | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 700 North Ave | open |
| Al's Prime Meat & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Italian | 345 North Ave | open |
| Alonso's Cafe | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 348 North Ave | open |
| Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 323 North Ave | open |
| Benvenuti | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 512 North Ave | open |
| Black Sheep Bar and Provisions | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 514 North Ave | open |
| Blue Java cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 111 Center St | open |
| Clove Garden Garwood | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 348 North Ave | open |
| Cozy Corner Cuban Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 101 Center St | open |
| Créme Bérree | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 506 North Ave | open |
| Daisy's Taste of Cuba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban | 2 North Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 323 North Ave | open |
| everbowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 402 South Ave | open |
| Five Star Catering by Thomas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 484 4th Ave | open | |
| Fusion D'Lite | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 348 North Ave | open |
| Garwood Breakfast Spot | Other | Sandwiches · Breakfast | 115 Center St | open |
| Garwood One, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 216 North Ave | open | |
| Garwood Pizza Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 304 North Ave | open |
| Gelateria Cioccolato & Delivery | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 617 Willow Ave | open |
| Grill Creations | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 108 North Ave | open |
| Jersey Joe's Barbecue & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 438 North Ave | open |
| Jess Bakeshop | Bakery | Bakery | 18 North Ave | open |
| Juice Hub | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 252 North Ave | open |
| Loaded Burgers-N-BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 101 Center St | open |
| Lorenzo's Fresh Italian Cooking | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 117 Center St | open |
| Magic Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Asian · American | 104 North Ave | open |
| Mama’s Pizzeria & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 347 South Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 216 North Ave | open |
| Milan Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 304 North Ave | open |
| Miyako Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 155 South Ave | open |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 315 North Ave | open |
| MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Burgers | 325 Route 28 | open |
| MrBeast Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Sandwiches | 252 North Ave | open |
| Nola’s Osteria and Pizza &pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 607 South Ave | open |
| Norco Incorporated-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 237 South Ave | open | |
| Panda House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 331 South Ave | open | |
| Pardon My Cheesesteak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 252 North Ave | open |
| Planet Chicken Garwood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Spanish / tapas · Chicken / wings | 336 North Ave | open |
| Rita’s of Garwood NJ Rita's Italian Ice | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | open | |
| Roma Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 98 North Ave | open |
| Rosie's Wine Bar | Bar | American | open | |
| Rudy's Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 300 South Ave | open |
| Saladworks Saladworks | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls · American | 319 NJ-28 | open |
| Soup Man | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 300 South Ave | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 160 South Avenue | open |
| Tavola | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 93 Center St | open | |
| The Garwood Rest | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 259 South Ave | open | |
| The Juice House The Juice House | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 510 North Ave | open |
| The Station Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 99 Center St | open |
| W & W International Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 104 North Ave | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 251 North Ave | open |
| YU Noodles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 323 North Ave | open |
| Yummy Ice Cream Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 1 North Ave | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 16 | 15 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 19 | 17 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 26 | 23 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 26 | 24 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 26 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 25 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 7 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 25 | 21 | 10 | 9 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 11 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 11 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 24 | 20 | 9 | 9 | — | — | NAICS2022 |