BMIE Market 18101
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 6,120 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±787 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,576 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±368 · 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 | 3,897 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 1,821 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $44,773 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,210 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 29.1 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 | $1,430 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±100 · 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 | $171,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±59,814 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 34 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 18101 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 61.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +25.9% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +47.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +47.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +13.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 40 (range 34–45) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.9 per year, r² 0.61) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 52 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 42 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 45 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 77 / 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 18101. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.9 restaurants per year, r² 0.61, 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. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,354, 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: 52 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 42.2 | 42 | 40% | +16.9 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 44.6 | 45 | 35% | +15.6 |
| Market Momentum Score | 77.1 | 77 | 25% | +19.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 42 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 6,120 | 64 | 40% | +25.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 44,773 | 10 | 40% | +3.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 2,576 | 65 | 20% | +13.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 45 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 47.8 | 80 | 35% | +27.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 55.6 | 8 | 25% | +2.1 |
| Population (ACS) | 6,120 | 64 | 20% | +12.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 44,773 | 10 | 20% | +1.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 77 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 25.9 | 82 | 50% | +40.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 47.8 | 80 | 30% | +23.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 47.8 | 62 | 20% | +12.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (103)
By cuisine
American 22 · Sandwiches 11 · Dessert 9 · Pizza 9 · Coffee 8 · Latin American (other) 8 · Asian 6 · Caribbean 6 · Italian 6 · Mexican 6 · Bakery 4 · Breakfast 3 · Chinese 3 · Japanese 3 · Sushi 3 · BBQ 2 · French 2 · Indian 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Seafood 2 · African 1 · Brazilian 1 · Burgers 1 · Cuban 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Juice / smoothies 1 · Korean 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Peruvian 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Spanish / tapas 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 72 · Casual dining 16 · Bar 14 · Quick service 11 · Dessert 9 · Bakery 6 · Coffee shop 6 · Café 5 · Other 4 · Brewery / taproom 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Fast casual 1 · Juice, smoothie, tea 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Bottles | Bar | 701 Hamilton St | open | |
| Aci Halal Meat & Turkish Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Halal / kosher | 34 N 2nd St | open |
| Allentown Center City Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Peruvian · American | 845 W Linden St | open |
| Amigos Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 932 Hamilton St | open |
| Aroma of India | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 921 Hamilton St | open |
| Bada Bingg | Other | Sandwiches | 33 N 9th St | open |
| Batch Microcreamery | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 27 N 7th St., Suite 140 Bay 8. | open |
| Bay Leaf Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 935 W Hamilton St | open |
| Bee Lee Sushi Asian Food 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 44 N 8th St | open |
| Beijing Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 966 Hamilton St | open |
| Bell Hall | Casual dining · Bar | 612 Hamilton St | open | |
| Billy's Downtown Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 840 Hamilton St | open |
| Birriaholic | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 343 Hamilton St Ste 1 | open |
| Bo Sai | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Japanese · Sushi · American | 27 N 7th St | open |
| Brews, Blues And Barbecue | Bar · Brewery / taproom | BBQ | PPL Electric Utilities, 2 N 9th St | open |
| Brown Brother's Restaurant Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 612 Hamilton St Ste 100 | open | |
| Bru Daddy's Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 732 Hamilton St | open | |
| Cacique Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Mexican | 44 N 8th St | open |
| Cake As Canvas LLC | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 931 W Hamilton St | open |
| Centro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 530 Hamilton St | open |
| Chez's Delicatessen | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 21 N 7th St | open |
| Chickie's and Pete's Chickie's & Pete's | Bar · Casual dining | Seafood | 701 W Hamilton St | open |
| Chillin' Snacking | Dessert | Dessert · Caribbean | 840 Hamilton St | open |
| Choco B | Dessert | Breakfast · French · Dessert | 5 N 6th St | open |
| City Center Artswalk Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 27 N 7th St Ofc | open | |
| Delicioso Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches · Italian | 1032 Hamilton St | open |
| Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 215 W. Hamilton St American Plaza Mall | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Dessert · Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 902 Hamilton St, suite 110 | open |
| El Vacano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 147 N 7th St | open |
| Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 1137 Hamilton St | open |
| Federal Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 536 Hamilton St | open | |
| Fegley Enterprises Ii Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 812 W Hamilton St | open | |
| Fegley's Allentown Brew Works | Brewery / taproom · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 812 Hamilton St | open | |
| Frutta Bowls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 21 N 7th St Ste 1 | open | |
| Gems & Joe | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1019 Hamilton St | open |
| Grain Allentown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 536 Hamilton St | open | |
| Happy Sandwich Caribbean Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 123 S 7th St | open |
| Honmono Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 27 N 7th St | open | |
| hook | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | N 6th St | open |
| House of Chen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 732 Hamilton St | open |
| Johnny's Bagels & Deli In The Downtown Market | Bakery | Bakery | 27 N 7th St | open |
| Khanisa's | Dessert | Dessert | 27 N 7th St | open |
| Kyle's Courthouse Deli and Catering | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 535 Hamilton St | open |
| La Bicicleta Arepa Bar | Bar | Latin American (other) | 12 S 8th St | open |
| La Bodega | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 233 Hamilton St | open |
| La Casa Del Chimi II | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 147 N 7th St | open |
| La cocina del Abuelo - Grandpa’s Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 621 Hamilton St | open |
| La Isla Restaurant | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 46 N 10th St | open |
| La vida cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 19 N 6th St | open |
| Lehigh Valley Phantoms | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 701 Hamilton St | open | |
| Little Miss Korea Down | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 27 N 7th St | open |
| Made in Brazil | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian | 904 W Hamilton St | open |
| Manhattan Pizza/Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza · Sandwiches | 621 W Hamilton St | open |
| Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 801 W Hamilton St | open |
| Max & Butters | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Café | American · Coffee | 612 Hamilton St | open |
| Mo's Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 806 Hamilton St | open |
| Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs Nathan's Famous Malaysia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Sandwiches · American | 328 Linden St | open |
| Nkasso | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 44 N Eighth St | open |
| Nosh At Nana's Venture Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 515 Hamilton St Ste 2 | open | |
| Okatshe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 947 Hamilton St | open |
| Parrillon latino inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · American | 33 N Ninth St | open |
| Pennsylvania Rye Company | Bar | 536 Hamilton St | open | |
| Philly Pretzel Factory | Other · Dessert · Quick service | Dessert | 809 W Hamilton St | open |
| Pita King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 33 9th Street | open |
| Pizza Mart | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 539 Hamilton St | open |
| Queen City BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 27 N 7th St | open |
| Redz Jerkspot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1101 W Hamilton St | open | |
| Restaurante Boca Chica | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 123 Hamilton St | open |
| ROAR Social House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 732 Hamilton St | open |
| Rosa Blanca Allentown | Café | Cuban · Coffee · Caribbean | 950 Hamilton St | open |
| Sangria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 840 Hamilton St | open |
| Sarandonga Latin Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Latin American (other) | 233 Hamilton St | open |
| Shinsen Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 27 N 7th St Ste 140 | open | |
| Simpatico | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 27 N 7th St | open |
| Sophistiqué - French Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · French · Dessert | 960 Hamilton St | open |
| Spice Route Indian Restaurant/ BYOB | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 845 Linden St | open |
| Sports & Social Allentown | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 645 Hamilton St | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Quick service · Café | Coffee | 645 Hamilton St | open |
| Stonewall Lehigh Valley | Bar | 28 N 10th St | open | |
| Tacos Y Tequila Allentown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 530 Hamilton St | open |
| Tavola Allentown | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 27 N 7th St | open |
| The Dime Restaurant and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 12 N 7th St | open |
| The Hamilton Administration Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 645 Hamilton St Ste 600 | open | |
| The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 645 Hamilton St | open |
| The Noshery | Other | Sandwiches | 835 W Hamilton St | open |
| Tiki Bowls Allentown | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 840 Hamilton St | open |
| Tim Hortons Tim Hortons Cafe and Bake Shop | Coffee shop · Quick service | Coffee · Breakfast | 701 Hamilton St | open |
| Trifecta Technologies Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 612 Hamilton St Ste 600 | open | |
| Tu Nueva Casa Restaurant. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 223 Hamilton St | open |
| Turismo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 46 N 10th St | open |
| Venny's Pizza and Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 840 Hamilton St | open |
| Vince's Cheesesteaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | Sandwiches · Pizza | 1101 Hamilton St #517 | open |
| Vince's Famous Cheesesteaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 806 Hamilton St | open |
| VIP Room Lounge | Bar | 343 Hamilton St | open | |
| VIP VYBEZ | Bar | 343 Hamilton St | open | |
| Wafa's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · American | 515 Hamilton St | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 757 Union Blvd | open |
| Wun Wu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 225 Hamilton St | open |
| Zanvan Craft Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 931 W Hamilton St | open |
| Đặc Sản Sông Nước Miền Tây | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | open | |
| Blended | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 27 N 7th St | closed | |
| Reading Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 27 N 7th St | closed |
| Rita’s | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 701 Hamilton St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 35 | 30 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 31 | 26 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 35 | 30 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 32 | 28 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 31 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 35 | 23 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 7 | — | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 32 | 23 | 13 | 10 | — | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 32 | 24 | 12 | 12 | — | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 28 | 21 | 10 | 10 | — | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 26 | 20 | 9 | 11 | — | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 26 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 32 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 30 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 27 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 34 | 29 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 32 | 27 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 36 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 38 | 32 | 20 | 10 | — | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 32 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 37 | 32 | 17 | 11 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 41 | 36 | 20 | 13 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 40 | 35 | 18 | 12 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 38 | 32 | 15 | 14 | 3 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 40 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |