BMIE Market 07079
Essex County, New Jersey · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 18,539 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±90 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 6,113 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±225 · 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 | 16,316 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 5,846 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $195,417 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±19,355 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 37.5 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · 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 | $2,294 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±184 · 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 | $866,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±31,776 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 50 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 07079 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 25.1 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +4.2% 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 | +51.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +117.4% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 48 (range 44–53) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.1 per year, r² 0.04) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 67 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 87 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 54 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 54 / 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 07079. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.1 restaurants per year, r² 0.04, 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: 67 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 87.0 | 87 | 40% | +34.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 54.0 | 54 | 35% | +18.9 |
| Market Momentum Score | 54.3 | 54 | 25% | +13.6 |
Consumer Market Score: 87 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 18,539 | 80 | 40% | +32.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 195,417 | 99 | 40% | +39.5 |
| Households (ACS) | 6,113 | 77 | 20% | +15.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 0 | 35 | 35% | +12.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 27.0 | 24 | 25% | +5.9 |
| Population (ACS) | 18,539 | 80 | 20% | +16.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 195,417 | 99 | 20% | +19.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 4.2 | 61 | 50% | +30.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 0 | 35 | 30% | +10.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 51.5 | 68 | 20% | +13.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (111)
By cuisine
American 16 · Coffee 14 · Italian 8 · Bakery 7 · Dessert 7 · Pizza 7 · Asian 6 · Japanese 6 · Chicken / wings 5 · Sandwiches 5 · Breakfast 4 · Caribbean 4 · Chinese 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Mexican 4 · Burgers 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Sushi 3 · Mediterranean 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Vegan 2 · Vegetarian 2 · African 1 · BBQ 1 · European 1 · French 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Indian 1 · Seafood 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Thai 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 80 · Casual dining 12 · Quick service 12 · Bakery 9 · Bar 9 · Café 9 · Coffee shop 9 · Dessert 8 · Specialty food shop 5 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Buffet 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1 S Orange Ave | open |
| Aricris Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 21 S Orange Ave | open | |
| Ariyoshi Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 56 W South Orange Ave | open |
| Atterbury Salon Music | Bar | 111 Turrell Ave | open | |
| Bakes by Izzy | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 108 W South Orange Ave | open |
| BayLeaf Redefined Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 115 S Orange Ave | open |
| Bistro d'Azur | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · Mediterranean · European | 14 Academy St | open |
| Blue Ocean Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 314 Irvington Ave | open |
| Boccone South | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 59 South Orange Ave | open |
| Bubble' POP TEA | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies | 15 Village Plz | open |
| Bunny's Sports Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 14 W South Orange Ave | open | |
| Cafe Arugula | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 59 S Orange Ave | open | |
| Cait & Abby's Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 15 Sloan St | open |
| Carvel Carvel Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 109 S Orange Ave | open |
| Chipoba South Orange | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Sushi · Japanese | 50 South Orange Ave | open |
| Chris's Texas Weiners | Casual dining | American · Burgers | 51 S Orange Ave | open |
| Chullo's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 261 Irvington Ave | open |
| Cluck U Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 319 S orange Ave | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 3 Sloan St | open |
| Cryan's Beef & Ale House | Bar | 24 1st St | open | |
| Dan Soboti Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 15 S Orange Ave | open | |
| David Burke Orange Lawn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 305 N Ridgewood Rd | open | |
| Dm Restaurant Ventures I Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 19 Valley St | open | |
| Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 59 Academy St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 2 S Orange Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Quick service | 400 S Orange Ave | open | |
| El Greco Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 404 Irvington Ave | open |
| Elitist Coffee | Coffee shop · Bakery · Café | Coffee · Bakery | 132 S Orange Ave | open |
| Falafel-ly Yóúrs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Breakfast · American | 50 S Orange Ave | open |
| Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 15 South Orange Ave | open | |
| Giorgio's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 52 Vose Ave | open |
| Gourmet Dining at Seton Hall University | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 400 S Orange Ave | open |
| Gourmet Dining Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 400 S Orange Ave | open | |
| Grid Iron Waffle Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 12 S Orange Ave | open |
| Grub N Go Alkaline Restaurant & Juice Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 307C Irvington Ave | open |
| Guanaticos Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 261 Irvington Ave | open |
| Harusame Japanese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 63 Academy St | open |
| Hot Bagels Abroad | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 8 S Orange Ave | open |
| Inkosi Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 251 Irvington Ave | open |
| It's A Wrap | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9 Village Plz | open | |
| J & J Caribbean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 390 Valley St | open |
| Jackie & Sons | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 134 S Orange Ave | open |
| Jadoon Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 59 Academy St | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 400 S Orange Ave | open |
| Jm Mockingbird Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 123 S Orange Ave | open | |
| Juice Hub Juice Hub | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 61 Academy St | open |
| Jus' Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6 Village Plz | open |
| Kitcho-z Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8 Village Plz # 12 | open | |
| La Grill Wood Fired Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 125 S Orange Ave | open | |
| Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 261 Irvington Ave | open |
| Love & Yogurt | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 65 S Orange Ave | open |
| Lucky Fortune | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Japanese · Asian | 4 Village Plz | open |
| Mara's Cafe & Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 11 W South Orange Ave | open |
| Michezo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Vegetarian · Coffee | 329 Valley St | open |
| Moskovitz Holdings Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 12 S Orange Ave | open | |
| mozzarella | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 396 Valley St | open |
| Munchie's Jamaican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 524 Hartford Ct | open |
| Munchie's Take A Lickle Taste | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 307 Irvington Ave | open |
| Nathan's Famous | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 400 S Orange Ave | open |
| New Great Wall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 133 S Orange Ave #1901 | open |
| New York Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 50 S Orange Ave | open |
| Noodle Fan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 14 Academy St | open |
| Number 1 Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 319 S Orange Ave | open |
| OMGYRO of South Orange | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Halal / kosher | 307C Irvington Ave | open |
| Orange Creamy, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 109 S Orange Ave | open | |
| Osteria Del Corso | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1 S Orange Ave | open |
| Papillon 25 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 25 Valley St | open |
| Pirate's Cove | Coffee shop | Coffee | 400 S Orange Ave | open |
| Pirates Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 135 S Orange Ave | open |
| Pizzadeli Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 135 S Orange Ave | open | |
| Playa Bowls Playa Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 209 Valley St | open |
| Reservoir Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 106 W South Orange Ave | open |
| Sakura Teriyaki | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 127 S Orange Ave | open |
| Sakura Teriyaki | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 127 S Orange Ave | open |
| San Giorgio Enterprises Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 52 Vose Ave | open | |
| Seton Hall Cafeteria | Buffet | 400 S Orange Ave | open | |
| Smnt Food & Beverage Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 115 S Orange Ave | open | |
| Sonic Wave Iv Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6 W South Orange Ave | open | |
| Sonny's Bagels | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 123 S Orange Ave | open |
| South Mountain Tavern | Bar | 19 Valley St | open | |
| South Orange Coffee & Deli Shop | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Coffee · Sandwiches · Breakfast | 311 Valley St | open |
| South Orange House Of Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 312 Irvington Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 11 Sloan St | open |
| Starbucks Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 400 S Orange Ave | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 400 S Orange Ave | open |
| Stony's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · Burgers · American | 10 Sloan St | open |
| Tatiana's Cafe' | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Caribbean | 74 1st St | open |
| The Burger Joint | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers | 9 W South Orange Ave | open |
| The Dancing Blender Inc., | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 121 S Orange Ave | open |
| The Fox & Falcon | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 19 Valley St | open | |
| The High CheeZe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 325 Irvington Ave | open | |
| The Newstead | Bar | 609 W South Orange Ave | open | |
| The Pearl Grill | Casual dining · Bar | American · Seafood | 15 South Orange Ave | open |
| The Snug | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 19 Valley St | open | |
| The Soup Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 61 Academy St | open | |
| Three Daughters Baking LLC | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 12 Vose Ave | open |
| Tito's Burritos & Wings South Orange | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Mexican | 6 W S Orange Ave | open |
| Toro Loco | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 23 Valley St | open |
| Town Hall Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 74 1st St | open |
| Tropical Juice Bar Tropical Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 401 Irvington Ave | open |
| Tung Tin Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 315B Irvington Ave | open |
| University Subs & Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 312 Irvington Ave | open |
| Valley BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Spanish / tapas | 311 Valley St | open |
| Village Cellar Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 19 Valley St | open |
| Village Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1 Sloan St | open |
| Village Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 319 S Orange Ave | open |
| Village Trattoria Village Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 21 S Orange Ave | open |
| Walia Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 11 Village Plaza | open |
| Wingstop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 121 S Orange Ave | open |
| Your Ultimate Patty Place (y.u.p.p.) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 400 Irvington Ave | open | |
| Ishvarya Inc D/b/a | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4 Village Plz | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 24 | 23 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 23 | 22 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 26 | 24 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 25 | 24 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 30 | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 28 | 26 | 9 | 12 | 4 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 28 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 4 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 34 | 33 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 40 | 36 | 17 | 14 | 4 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 35 | 31 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 36 | 33 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 40 | 37 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 39 | 37 | 17 | 16 | 4 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 44 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 44 | 41 | 20 | 16 | 5 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 44 | 41 | 20 | 16 | 5 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 46 | 43 | 17 | 15 | 10 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 52 | 50 | 20 | 22 | 7 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 51 | 49 | 23 | 18 | 7 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 49 | 46 | 22 | 16 | 8 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 47 | 44 | 21 | 14 | 9 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 53 | 46 | 22 | 16 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 55 | 48 | 23 | 17 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 51 | 45 | 22 | 15 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 54 | 49 | 23 | 18 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 59 | 49 | 23 | 17 | 9 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 59 | 48 | 24 | 16 | 8 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 61 | 50 | 25 | 17 | 8 | — | NAICS2022 |