BMIE Market 20879
Montgomery County, Maryland · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 25,264 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,909 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 8,651 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±514 · 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 | 24,360 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,371 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $112,104 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,413 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 36.4 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 | $1,942 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±101 · 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 | $468,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±16,554 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 8.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 58 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 20879 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 18.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +26.1% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +20.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +52.6% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +34.9% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 58 (range 52–64) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.8 per year, r² 0.44) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 75 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 86 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 65 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 74 / 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 20879. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.8 restaurants per year, r² 0.44, 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. Maryland and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 367, 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: 75 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 85.7 | 86 | 40% | +34.3 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 64.6 | 65 | 35% | +22.6 |
| Market Momentum Score | 73.6 | 74 | 25% | +18.4 |
Consumer Market Score: 86 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 25,264 | 85 | 40% | +34.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 112,104 | 87 | 40% | +35.0 |
| Households (ACS) | 8,651 | 83 | 20% | +16.6 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 65 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 20.8 | 64 | 35% | +22.4 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 23.0 | 30 | 25% | +7.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 25,264 | 85 | 20% | +17.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 112,104 | 87 | 20% | +17.5 |
Market Momentum Score: 74 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 26.1 | 82 | 50% | +40.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 20.8 | 64 | 30% | +19.2 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 52.6 | 68 | 20% | +13.6 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (113)
By cuisine
American 18 · Coffee 13 · Latin American (other) 13 · Asian 10 · Chinese 8 · Dessert 8 · Mexican 7 · Pizza 7 · Bakery 6 · Chicken / wings 6 · Sandwiches 6 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · Burgers 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · BBQ 3 · Breakfast 3 · Japanese 3 · Peruvian 3 · Vietnamese 3 · European 2 · Greek 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Indian 2 · Italian 2 · Seafood 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Sushi 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Thai 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 76 · Quick service 15 · Bakery 9 · Café 9 · Coffee shop 8 · Dessert 8 · Bar 7 · Casual dining 6 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Food truck 2 · Specialty food shop 2 · Other 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acajutla Restaurant Restaurante Acajutla | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 18554 Woodfield Rd | open |
| Aey Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8369 Snouffer School Rd | open | |
| Andrea’s Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7601 Airpark Rd Ste B | open |
| Ann's Cafe | Café | Coffee | 7616 Airpark Rd | open |
| Asian Cuisine & Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Seafood | 8035 Snouffer School Rd i2 | open |
| Ay Jalisco AY JALISCO | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 8401 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Azul Billiards & Sports Bar | Bar | Mexican | 18749 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Barking Mad | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 239 Spectrum Ave | open |
| Ben Gong’s Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 108 Paramount Park Dr | open |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 18519 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Café Sophie | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · European | Montgomery County Airpark Main Terminal Building Upstairs, 7940 Airpark Rd Ste 201 | open |
| Canton Delight | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 18550 Woodfield Rd | open |
| Catering By Joyce Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7840 Beechcraft Ave | open | |
| Cayta Peruvian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 7811 Airpark Rd | open |
| Checkers Checkers and Rally's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 8019 Snouffers School Rd | open |
| Chennai Hoppers | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 136 Paramount Park Dr | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 705 Progress Wy | open |
| Chilly's Sazon | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 18749 N Frederick Ave E | open |
| China King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 8035 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Chinese Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 849 Russell Ave | open |
| Chouquette Chocolate | Dessert | Dessert | 7621 Rickenbacker Dr Ste 500 | open |
| Classic Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 18503 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Corner Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches · Italian | 18503 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Daytime Eats | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 7889 Cessna Ave | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 18214 Flower Hill Way | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 20000 Goshen Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 20 Montgomery Village Ave Ste B | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Dessert · Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies · Dessert · Coffee | 18558 Woodfield Rd | open |
| East Side Athletic Training | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8007 Cessna Ave | open | |
| Einstein Bros Bagels | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Breakfast | 19114 Montgomery Village Ave | open |
| El Esperanzano Restaurant II | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 8375 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Ela Mesa Taste of Greece | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 109 Paramount Park Dr | open |
| Fire Station 1 Restaurant And Brewing Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7621 Rickenbacker Dr Ste 700 | open | |
| Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Firebirds Wood Fired Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 390 Spectrum Ave | open |
| Firehouse Deli Firehouse Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 6 Montgomery Village Ave | open |
| Flaming Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 18701 N Frederick Ave | open | |
| Franchise Investors Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 263 Spectrum Ave | open | |
| Fry Guy Southern Homestyle Cuisine-relocated To Capitol Heights 9140 Edgeworth Dr | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7601 Airpark Rd Ste B | open | |
| Gardenia's Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Healthy / salads / bowls | 8377 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Gentleman Jim's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 18257 Flower Hill Way | open |
| GJ's Upper Deck Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 18917 Earhart Ct | open |
| Glory Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 8405 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Good Eats Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8375 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Harvest Plates & Pints | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 2 Montgomery Village Ave | open |
| Hola beer&wine | Bar | 8035 Snouffer School Rd | open | |
| Hot Pot Hero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 100 Paramount Park Dr | open |
| Humitos Grill Restaurant | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 8371 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Hunan Best | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 18212 Flower Hill Way | open |
| Hunan Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 18749 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Ichiban Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 637 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Ikura Asian Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 18212 Flower Hill Way | open |
| Jasmine Bakery & Cafe | Bakery | Bakery | 18503 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Jazmin Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7601 Airpark Rd | open |
| Jazzy's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Seafood · Pizza | 8405 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Kabob N Karahi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Middle Eastern | 18232 Flower Hill Way | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 8441 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| La Villa Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · American · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 18701 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Macondo Food Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 811 Russell Ave | open | |
| Macondo Food Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 811 Russell Ave Ste A | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 18273 Flower Hill Way | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 19230 Woodfield Rd | open |
| Mi Peru | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 18216 Flower Hill Way | open |
| Mojito’s Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Snouffer School Rd | open | |
| Montgomery County Public Sch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8401 Turkey Thicket Dr | open | |
| My Cup Runneth Over Southern Cuisine LLC (Carry-Out) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · BBQ | 8405 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| My Divine Kitchen | Dessert | Dessert | 7811 Airpark Rd | open |
| Mythos Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 8371 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Olney BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 7901 Cessna Ave | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 18568 Woodfield Rd Ste B | open |
| Papa's Food Specialties | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher | 7845 D Air Park Rd Ste E | open |
| Pâte à Cake | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 112 Paramount Park Dr | open |
| Perroloco | Food truck | 811 Russell Ave | open | |
| Peter Chang Gaithersburg | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 637 Frederick Rd | open |
| Pho Chi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 20 Montgomery Village Ave | open |
| Pho Nom Nom Gaithersburg | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 18509 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Pho Viet Saigon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 18509 N Frederick Ave | open |
| Pizza Boli's Pizza Boli's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 20012 Goshen Rd | open |
| PJ's Coffee of New Orleans PJ's Coffee of New Orleans | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 18251 Flower Hill Way | open |
| Pupuseria El Comalito Pupuseria El Comalito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 18749 N Frederick Ave C | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 18568 Woodfield Rd | open |
| Renegades Coffee Company Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 239 Spectrum Ave | open | |
| Restaurant Cristiano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 18925 Earhart Ct | open | |
| Restaurant Financial Services Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 18207 Flower Hill Way | open | |
| Robo, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7611 Rickenbacker Dr | open | |
| Rostie Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · BBQ | 8035 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| SALON BAR | Bar | open | ||
| Shakin & Bakin Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 18777 N Frederick Ave | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 300 Spectrum Ave | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 20211 Goshen Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 18240 Flower Hill Way | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 853 Russell Ave | open |
| Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 18238 Flower Hill Way, Store #03 | open |
| Sweetz Cheesecake | Bakery | Bakery | 8367 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 18415 Woodfield Road | open |
| Taqueria El Nopalito | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 20024 Goshen Rd | open |
| Teriyaki Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 9128 Rothbury Dr | open |
| Thai House Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 8369 Snouffers School Rd | open |
| The Airport Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Coffee | 7940 Airpark Rd | open |
| The Grille at Flower Hill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 18257 Flower Hill Way | open |
| The Nibbler | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 18556 Woodfield Rd | open |
| Tipicos El Encanto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 8035 Snouffer School Rd | open |
| Tran Dinh Beer Wine & Deli Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 20 Montgomery Village Ave Ste D | open | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 18251-G Flower Hill Way | open |
| Two Moore Holdings Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 18257 Flower Hill Way | open | |
| Ultimate Smoothie | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Dessert · Juice / smoothies | 701 Russell Ave | open |
| Victorias Food Truck | Food truck · Quick service | Latin American (other) | 18978 Bonanza Way | open |
| Village Market and Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 811 Russell Ave Ste A | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 18425 Woodfield Rd | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 20201 Goshen Rd | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 18230 Flower Hill Way | open |
| Woodfield Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | American · Sandwiches | 18544 Woodfield Rd | open |
| California Tortilla | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 255 Spectrum Ave | closed |
| Ooh Noodles Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8375 Snouffer School Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 47 | 44 | 20 | 19 | 5 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 45 | 42 | 19 | 18 | 5 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 48 | 45 | 22 | 18 | 5 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 47 | 45 | 18 | 19 | 8 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 46 | 42 | 20 | 17 | 5 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 42 | 38 | 15 | 20 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 47 | 42 | 17 | 21 | 4 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 50 | 46 | 21 | 22 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 55 | 51 | 21 | 27 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 54 | 51 | 18 | 28 | 5 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 51 | 48 | 17 | 26 | 5 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 51 | 48 | 18 | 27 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 52 | 46 | 13 | 28 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 51 | 46 | 13 | 29 | 4 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 50 | 44 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 55 | 48 | 13 | 31 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 56 | 49 | 12 | 32 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 53 | 46 | 12 | 28 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 58 | 51 | 14 | 29 | 7 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 53 | 47 | 14 | 26 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 54 | 46 | 14 | 25 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 55 | 47 | 17 | 23 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 55 | 48 | 17 | 24 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 62 | 53 | 20 | 26 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 64 | 54 | 24 | 26 | — | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 68 | 58 | 26 | 26 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |