BMIE Market 18705
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 15,624 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±869 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 6,339 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±365 · 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 | 14,806 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 7,210 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $59,344 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,299 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 36.5 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 | $1,024 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±95 · 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 | $140,700 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,067 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 26 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 18705 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 13.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +8.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +30.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +44.4% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +85.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 29 (range 26–33) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.5 per year, r² 0.58) · 80% range · confidence Medium · 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 | 58 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 58 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 66 / 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 18705. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.58, 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: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 57.9 | 58 | 40% | +23.2 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 57.8 | 58 | 35% | +20.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 66.2 | 66 | 25% | +16.6 |
Consumer Market Score: 58 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 15,624 | 77 | 40% | +30.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 59,344 | 28 | 40% | +11.4 |
| Households (ACS) | 6,339 | 78 | 20% | +15.6 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 58 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 30 | 71 | 35% | +24.8 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 16.6 | 47 | 25% | +11.8 |
| Population (ACS) | 15,624 | 77 | 20% | +15.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 59,344 | 28 | 20% | +5.7 |
Market Momentum Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 8.3 | 66 | 50% | +32.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 30 | 71 | 30% | +21.3 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 44.4 | 61 | 20% | +12.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (82)
By cuisine
Pizza 14 · American 12 · Italian 8 · Sandwiches 8 · Coffee 7 · Dessert 5 · Bakery 4 · Chinese 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Asian 2 · Burgers 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Mexican 2 · Breakfast 1 · Caribbean 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Japanese 1 · Latin American (other) 1 · Sushi 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vegan 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 42 · Bar 25 · Casual dining 13 · Quick service 9 · Dessert 7 · Bakery 5 · Café 5 · Specialty food shop 5 · Coffee shop 4 · Juice, smoothie, tea 4 · Brewery / taproom 3 · Buffet 1 · Other 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Bar | 18 E Main St | open | |
| 279 Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 279 S River St | open | |
| 570 Shakes 2 Go | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies | 161 S River St | open |
| A&W Grocery and Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 215 George Ave | open |
| Anthracite Cafe | Casual dining · Bar | 804 Scott St | open | |
| Bakehouse | Bakery | Bakery | 152 Wyoming St | open |
| Bakery Delite | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 290 S River St | open |
| Bedwick Foods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 543 N Main St | open |
| Beedd Inc. Dba Bistro On Hudson | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 115 Hudson Rd | open | |
| Bella Luna Pizzeria II | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 15 E Carey St | open |
| Buona Sera Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 1287 N Washington St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 81 N River St | open |
| Cafe Piazza | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Italian | 1318 N River St | open |
| Ceccoli's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 13 Woodward St | open |
| charlie bs | Bar | Main St, Plains, PA 18702 | open | |
| China Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 15 S Main St | open |
| Cork Bar & Restaurant | Casual dining · Bar | American · Italian | 463 Madison St | open |
| Cornerstone Pub & Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Pizza | 70 Hudson Rd | open |
| Cracker Jack | Bar | 378 E Main St | open | |
| Curly Creme Soft Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 244 S River St | open |
| Dominick's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 20 School St | open |
| Donna's Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 64 Maffett St | open |
| Dukey's Cafe | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 785 N Pennsylvania Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 158 S River St | open |
| Florio's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 107 W Carey St | open |
| Golden Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Chicken / wings | 319 N Washington St | open |
| Great Escape The Great Escape Bar & Lounge | Bar | 205 George Ave | open | |
| Great Wall II | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 19 N River St | open |
| Guri Llc Dba Buona Sera | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1287 N Washington St | open | |
| Guvi Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1287 N Washington St | open | |
| Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - York, PA | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 25 N River St | open |
| Haslins Cafe | Bar · Casual dining · Café | Coffee · American | 171 George Ave | open |
| Hun's Cafe 99 | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 99 George Ave | open |
| Jasonelly Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 785 N Pennsylvania Ave | open | |
| Jerusalem Cafe And Hookah Lounge | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bar | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 217 George Ave | open |
| Jon L. Stopay Candies | Dessert | 17 N River St | open | |
| Kelly's Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 17 Slope St | open | |
| Kieran's Bakehouse | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 107 E Carey St | open |
| Leisure Tavern | Bar | 553 N Pennsylvania Ave | open | |
| Leonard's Kielbasi Market | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · German / Eastern European | 64 Kado St | open |
| Leoni's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 15 E Carey St | open |
| Lion Brewery | Brewery / taproom | 700 N Pennsylvania Ave | open | |
| Little Bella's Pizza & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 530 N Main St | open |
| Magda's Family Catering And Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 840 Scott St | open |
| Magda's Pizza and Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Pizza · Sandwiches | 180 Gardner Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 674 N River St | open |
| Michael's Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | River St | open |
| Michael's Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 235 S River St | open | |
| Miner's Mill | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 93 Miller St | open | |
| North End Tavern | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 533 N Main St | open |
| Ole Tyme Charley's Pub & Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 31 S River St | open | |
| Parsons Friends and Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 15 N River St | open |
| Peppe's Pizza and Subs Peppes Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 52 E Carey St | open |
| Peter | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 498 N Main St | open |
| Peter's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 498 N Main St | open |
| plains polish american veterans | Bar | 2 S Oak St | open | |
| Plains Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 37 E Carey St | open | |
| Polish American Veterans | Bar | 2 S Oak St | open | |
| Premo's Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 227 George Ave | open |
| Red White & Brews Saloon | Bar | 115 Hudson Rd | open | |
| Rivalry Sports Bar Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 279 S River St | open | |
| River Road Pizza and Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches · American | 1325 N River St | open |
| Shanna Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 667 S River St | open | |
| Stegmaier Gold Medal Beer | Brewery / taproom | 700 N Pennsylvania Ave | open | |
| Steph's Refresh | Juice, smoothie, tea · Buffet | Juice / smoothies · Tea / bubble tea | Wyoming Valley Mall | open |
| SUBWAY Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 41 S Main St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 286 S River St | open |
| Taco House & Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 530 N Main St | open | |
| Taco House & Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 530 N Main St | open | |
| Teberios Pizza and Pub | Bar · Casual dining | Pizza | 59 E Thomas St | open |
| The Cobbler | Bar | 636 N Main St | open | |
| THE GALLERY CASUAL DINING & COCKTAILS | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 20 School St | open | |
| The Game Chateau | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1112 Highway 315 Blvd | open |
| Torony's Giant Hotdog | Quick service | Hot dogs · American | 1325 N River St | open |
| Two Gals Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Pizza · American | 171 E Main St | open |
| Two Jacks Cycle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1019 N Washington St | open | |
| Umami Gorilla | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 811 Scott St | open |
| Villa Atlixco | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 811 Scott St | open |
| Vjs Hideaway | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 29 Abbott St | open |
| Whatinthe Sam Hill's Brick Oven Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 100 George Ave | open |
| Wukong Asian - Hilldale PA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Chinese | 653 N Main St | open |
| YFIB Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | Spruce Ave | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 23 | 14 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 19 | 12 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 24 | 16 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 23 | 16 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 24 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 26 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 6 | — | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 27 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 30 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 7 | — | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 36 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 35 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 34 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 38 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 34 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 34 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 37 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 35 | 26 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 34 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 36 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 7 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 34 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 7 | NAICS2022 |