BMIE Market 08846
Middlesex County, New Jersey · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 14,645 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±29 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,718 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±406 · 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 | 13,635 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 5,148 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $105,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±12,543 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 44.3 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 | $1,416 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±58 · 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 | $446,400 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,697 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 29 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 08846 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 18.3 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +3.6% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -9.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +20.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +70.6% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 24 (range 20–28) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.5 per year, r² 0.38) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 79 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 48 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 45 / 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 08846. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.38, 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: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 79.4 | 79 | 40% | +31.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 48.0 | 48 | 35% | +16.8 |
| Market Momentum Score | 44.8 | 45 | 25% | +11.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 79 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 14,645 | 76 | 40% | +30.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 105,000 | 84 | 40% | +33.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 5,718 | 76 | 20% | +15.3 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 48 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -9.4 | 19 | 35% | +6.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 19.8 | 38 | 25% | +9.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 14,645 | 76 | 20% | +15.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 105,000 | 84 | 20% | +16.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 45 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 3.6 | 60 | 50% | +29.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -9.4 | 19 | 30% | +5.6 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 20.8 | 46 | 20% | +9.3 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (81)
By cuisine
American 13 · Sandwiches 12 · Italian 9 · Pizza 9 · Coffee 8 · Chinese 6 · Dessert 6 · Latin American (other) 6 · Bakery 5 · Asian 4 · Chicken / wings 4 · Indian 3 · Peruvian 3 · Breakfast 2 · British / Irish pub food 2 · Halal / kosher 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · BBQ 1 · Burgers 1 · European 1 · French 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Mexican 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Seafood 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 54 · Quick service 16 · Casual dining 10 · Specialty food shop 10 · Dessert 7 · Bakery 6 · Coffee shop 5 · Bar 4 · Café 4 · Juice, smoothie, tea 3 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Catering 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & G Italian Fine Foods A&G Fine Foods - Middlesex | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering | Sandwiches | 400 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Altinfood | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | Farmers Market, 700 Union Ave Inside Rt 28 | open |
| Anthony's Pizza & Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 246 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Artesano Bake Shop | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 568B Union Ave | open |
| Ashton Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 600 Lincoln Blvd | open | |
| Bagel Bazaar of Middlesex Bagel Bazaar | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 706 Union Ave | open |
| Baxley Xi, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 125 Bound Brook Rd | open | |
| Beni's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | Harris Ave | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 586 Union Ave | open | |
| Blizzard Island | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 111 Mountain Ave | open |
| Boro Hall Healthcare Inc-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 565 Bound Brook Rd | open | |
| Boulevard Cafe and Deli | Café · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Boulevard Delicatessen | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 301 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Cafe Colombia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 421 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Cahoots, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 624 Lincoln Blvd | open | |
| Carpaccio Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 651 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Chef Huang Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 645 Lincoln Blvd | open | |
| Chen Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 732 Union Ave | open |
| Chicken Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) · Chicken / wings | 239 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Chiefs Steak Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 109 Harris Ave | open |
| Chill E Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 248 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Crêpes Du Nord-Middlesex | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · French | 726 Union Ave | open |
| D & B Auto Parts Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 320 Lincoln Blvd | open | |
| Dan & Marianna's Deli, Kitchen & Creamery | Specialty food shop · Café · Quick service | Sandwiches · Coffee · Breakfast · American | 1321 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Demented Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 600 Lincoln Blvd | open | |
| Denise's Delights Chocolates | Dessert | Dessert | Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Dollar Planet Of Nj, Inc.-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 105 Bound Brook Rd | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 580 Union Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 130 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| East Star | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Chinese | 586 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| El pendejo restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 230 Mountain Ave | open |
| Ferraro's Pizzeria & Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 275 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Full House Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 136 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Ganesh Divine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Vegetarian | 619 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Gvny Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1321 Bound Brook Rd | open | |
| Indian Peppers Curry & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 570 Union Ave Ste B | open | |
| Inkas Flame | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 570 Union Ave | open |
| Jozanna's Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 409 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Jt Gas, Inc.-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 309 Lincoln Blvd | open | |
| Junction Grill | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 111 Mountain Ave | open |
| Kafen House | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 220 Lincoln Blvd Ste 4 | open |
| Ki Enterprises Inc Dba The Diner Source | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 826 Lincoln Blvd | open | |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 101 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| L&D Sapore Ravioli & Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Italian · Sandwiches | 429 Lincoln Blvd #2440 | open |
| La Familia Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 671 Harris Ave | open |
| Little Egypt Bubble tea & ice cream rolls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 726 Union Ave | open |
| Los Antojitos BBQ Middlesex | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Latin American (other) | 643 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Luca's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 115 Harris Ave | open |
| Mario's Pizza Center | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 246 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Coffee · Burgers · American | 125 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Messinia Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1355 Bound Brook Rd | open | |
| Middlesex Fried Chicken & Gyro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher · Middle Eastern · Chicken / wings | 708 Union Ave | open |
| Middlesex Texas Weiner | Casual dining | Hot dogs · American | 1355 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Middletown Coffee SHOP | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 557 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Mimi's Sweets | Dessert | 900 Lincoln Blvd Ste 1 | open | |
| Mountain View Diner | Casual dining | American | 1203 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Nectar Of Life Juice Bar Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 647 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Nesly Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 319 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| New Hunan Wok Restaurant Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 244A Lincoln Blvd | open | |
| New York Chicken And Grill | Quick service | Halal / kosher · Chicken / wings | 586 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Ocean Garden Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 109 Harris Ave | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 710 union ave | open |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 229 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Punto Colombiano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 421 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Rhythm and Spice Pizzeria and Grill 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 571 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Rita's Italian Ice Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert · Bar | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1250 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Romano's 24 II | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 571 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Sabor 3 Colores | Bakery | Latin American (other) · Bakery | 720 Union Ave | open |
| Sal's Family Deli & Grill | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Sandwiches | 288 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Shahnawaz Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 203 Egel Ave | open |
| Shogun Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 570 B Union Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 726 Union Ave | open |
| Szechuan Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 645 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Terras Ceviche | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 559 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| The Neighborhood Pub and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar · Casual dining | British / Irish pub food · American | 701 Lincoln Blvd | open |
| Tim Kerwin's Tavern | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 353 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Tim Kerwins Beer Garden | Bar | open | ||
| Vilaverdense Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 665 Bound Brook Rd | open | |
| Vincenzo's Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 665 Bound Brook Rd | open |
| Worthy SY | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 8878 S Callen Rd | open |
| Rawson Food Services Wendy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · American | 1272 Bound Brook Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 22 | 20 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 24 | 21 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 23 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 29 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 27 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 26 | 24 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 28 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 27 | 25 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 34 | 32 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 34 | 32 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 35 | 33 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 32 | 30 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 29 | 27 | 9 | 14 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 30 | 27 | 10 | 14 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 26 | 24 | 9 | 14 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 30 | 28 | 11 | 15 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 31 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 3 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 32 | 29 | 13 | 15 | — | — | NAICS2022 |