BMIE Market 19606
Berks County, Pennsylvania · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 35,853 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±997 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 14,064 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±476 · 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 | 34,416 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 14,034 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $85,557 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,408 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 41.1 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 | $1,243 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±136 · 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 | $245,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,605 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 26.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 50 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 19606 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 16.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -5.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -10.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | -2.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +28.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 48 (range 45–50) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.6 per year, r² 0.75) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 57 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 83 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 53 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 20 / 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 19606. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.75, confidence High.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: 57 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 82.8 | 83 | 40% | +33.1 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 52.6 | 53 | 35% | +18.4 |
| Market Momentum Score | 20.3 | 20 | 25% | +5.1 |
Consumer Market Score: 83 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 35,853 | 92 | 40% | +36.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 85,557 | 69 | 40% | +27.5 |
| Households (ACS) | 14,064 | 92 | 20% | +18.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 53 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -10.7 | 18 | 35% | +6.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 14.0 | 57 | 25% | +14.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 35,853 | 92 | 20% | +18.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 85,557 | 69 | 20% | +13.7 |
Market Momentum Score: 20 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -5.7 | 22 | 50% | +11.0 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -10.7 | 18 | 30% | +5.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | -2.0 | 19 | 20% | +3.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (90)
By cuisine
American 19 · Pizza 15 · Italian 10 · Burgers 8 · Coffee 7 · Dessert 7 · Sandwiches 7 · Mexican 6 · Chinese 5 · Asian 4 · Bakery 4 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Breakfast 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Chicken / wings 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 1 · Korean 1 · Latin American (other) 1 · Thai 1 · Vegetarian 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 52 · Bar 19 · Casual dining 15 · Quick service 15 · Bakery 7 · Dessert 7 · Café 4 · Coffee shop 4 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Other 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alebrije Mexican Restaurant Alebrije Restaurant State Hill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3805 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Anthony's Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 900 Byram St | open |
| Antique Airplane Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4635 Perkiomen Ave | open | |
| Applebee's Applebee's Grill & Bar | Casual dining · Bar | American | 5600 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Arby's | Quick service | 4901 Perkiomen Ave | open | |
| Bella Roma Italian restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Casual dining | Pizza · Italian · Healthy / salads / bowls · American | 4212 St Lawrence Ave | open |
| Bertie's Inn | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 160 Old Friedensburg Rd | open | |
| Best China Chef | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3953 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Best China Chef | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 5506 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Bowl Grille | Bar | 4100 Perkiomen Ave | open | |
| Breakfast Hut | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 4170 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Bruno's Pizza Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4340 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Bulgogi Korean & Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Thai · Asian | 4725 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4890 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Candy And Confections By Lisa Stoudt, Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 716 Carsonia Ave | open | |
| Carsonia Park Grill & Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 721 Carsonia Ave | open |
| Chat-a-While Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 237 Butter Ln | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 4675 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| China Penn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4203 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 5411 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Coachlight Tavern | Bar | American | 418 S 19th St | open |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Burgers · Dessert | 5710 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 3801 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 5401 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Quick service | 5900 Perkiomen Ave | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 2458 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 2855 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Esposito's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria &pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian · Pizza | 1540 Friedensburg Rd | open |
| Exeter Family Restaurant | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4800 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Exspresso Yourself Cafe | Café | Coffee | 4228 Saint Lawrence Ave | open |
| Fiesta Mexicana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 16 Columbia Ave | open |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4619 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Food4All Cafe.teria | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Coffee | 17 Basket Rd | open |
| Francesca's Pizzeria & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 2101 Howard Blvd | open |
| Frank & Diannah's Arbor Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 47 S Bingaman St | open |
| Frank's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2550 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Giovanna's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 5468 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Godiva Chocolatier Inc. GODIVA | Dessert | Dessert | 650 E Neversink Rd | open |
| Jack's On The Green | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 5311 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Jake's of Mt. Penn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 229 Friedensburg Rd | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4611 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Jethros Country Kitchen Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4565 Prestwick Dr | open | |
| La Granja Azul Polleria Cevicheria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 418 S 19th St # 1 | open | |
| Liberty Tap Room Liberty Taproom | Bar · Casual dining | 237 N Prospect St | open | |
| Lily's Vineyard on Skyline Drive | Winery / distillery / taproom | 110 Skyline Dr | open | |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2851 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Lower Alsace Beneficial Association | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1206 Roosevelt Ave | open | |
| Lucky House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 267 Carsonia Ave | open |
| Mama's Famous Pizza and Grill Mama’s Famous Pizza and Grill Exeter | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 35 W 47th St | open |
| Mandarin Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2906 St Lawrence Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 5370 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2730 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Miller’s Sports Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 12 Tarragon Ct | open | |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4725 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Mount Penn Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 3108 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Norte Sur Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3223 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| NorteSur | Casual dining | American | 3223 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 4395 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2850 saint lawrence ave | open |
| Pennside Drive-In | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 916 Carsonia Ave | open |
| Philly Pretzel Factory Philly Pretzel Factory | Bakery | Bakery | 5900 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 4207 Perkiomen Ave Berks | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2851 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Plaza Azteca Mount Penn Plaza Azteca, Methuen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2101 Howard Blvd | open |
| Reading Fair Agricultural | Bar | 4500 Perkiomen Ave | open | |
| Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 4559 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 3104 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Rita’s of Mt. Penn PA Rita's Italian Ice | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | open | |
| Riviera Pizza In Reading | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches | 3967 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Ro-jud Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 900 Byram St | open | |
| RoseLawn Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3650 Perkiomen Ave | open | |
| Saigon Bahn Mi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | open | |
| Schmeck's Villa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4581 Boyertown Pike | open |
| Sebastiano's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Sandwiches · Pizza | 3227 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Shelbourne Station | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 811 Shelbourne Rd | open |
| Skunk Works Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 4369 Hillside Rd | open | |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 4515 Perkiomen Avenue | open |
| Sophia's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 3150 St Lawrence Ave | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Pizza · Coffee · Bakery | 4599 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Stokesay Castle & The Knight's Pub | Bar · Casual dining | American | 141 Stokesay CSTL Ln | open |
| Suburban Tavern & Restaurant | Bar · Casual dining | 2201 Perkiomen Ave | open | |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 5506 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Tack's Sandwich Shop | Other | Sandwiches | 1600 Cotton St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | 5800 Perkiomen Avenue | open | |
| Travelers Pub | Bar | 1701 Cotton St | open | |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 5900 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 5411 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Wertzy's Country Club Bar & Grille | Casual dining · Bar | 4454 Delmar Dr | open | |
| Kfc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 5800 Perkiomen Ave | closed |
| Mountain Springs Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 2619 Hill Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 44 | 39 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 41 | 37 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 49 | 45 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 54 | 51 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 54 | 47 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 52 | 45 | 20 | 21 | 4 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 51 | 46 | 22 | 20 | 4 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 52 | 47 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 52 | 49 | 23 | 23 | 3 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 53 | 51 | 23 | 25 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 51 | 50 | 27 | 20 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 53 | 52 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 54 | 52 | 25 | 23 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 57 | 54 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 56 | 53 | 26 | 25 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 57 | 53 | 26 | 25 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 62 | 58 | 27 | 29 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 60 | 54 | 29 | 22 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 61 | 55 | 26 | 24 | 5 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 62 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 65 | 58 | 25 | 26 | 7 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 61 | 54 | 26 | 22 | 6 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 62 | 56 | 27 | 22 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 60 | 54 | 28 | 23 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 59 | 53 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 59 | 53 | 23 | 27 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 61 | 54 | 24 | 27 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 59 | 53 | 23 | 28 | — | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 57 | 52 | 22 | 26 | 4 | 5 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 56 | 50 | 22 | 25 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2022 |