BMIE Market 21075
Howard County, Maryland · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 37,363 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,541 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 13,038 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±639 · 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 | 26,344 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 10,215 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $135,303 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,369 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 34.1 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · 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 | $2,183 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±65 · 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 | $455,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,306 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 13.9 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 46 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 21075 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 13.7 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +21.1% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +12.2% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +155.6% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +1,433.3% DERIVED: 1996 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 51 (range 45–56) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.9 per year, r² 0.55) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 81 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 93 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 73 / 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 21075. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.9 restaurants per year, r² 0.55, 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: 81 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 92.9 | 93 | 40% | +37.2 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 72.8 | 73 | 35% | +25.5 |
| Market Momentum Score | 73.7 | 74 | 25% | +18.4 |
Consumer Market Score: 93 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 37,363 | 93 | 40% | +37.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 135,303 | 94 | 40% | +37.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 13,038 | 91 | 20% | +18.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 73 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 12.2 | 56 | 35% | +19.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 12.3 | 63 | 25% | +15.8 |
| Population (ACS) | 37,363 | 93 | 20% | +18.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 135,303 | 94 | 20% | +18.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 74 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 21.1 | 78 | 50% | +39.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 12.2 | 56 | 30% | +16.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 155.6 | 89 | 20% | +17.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (99)
By cuisine
Pizza 16 · Mexican 14 · American 13 · Coffee 9 · Dessert 9 · Italian 7 · Sandwiches 7 · Seafood 7 · Asian 6 · Bakery 6 · Breakfast 6 · Latin American (other) 5 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 4 · Japanese 4 · Sushi 4 · Burgers 3 · Chicken / wings 3 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 3 · Indian 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · BBQ 2 · Chinese 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · European 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Thai 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 64 · Quick service 20 · Bar 10 · Dessert 9 · Bakery 8 · Casual dining 7 · Café 5 · Coffee shop 5 · Specialty food shop 5 · Food truck 3 · Juice, smoothie, tea 3 · Buffet 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 De Mayo Mariscos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 7540 Washington Blvd | open |
| America's Best Wings America's Best Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Burgers | 7260 Montgomery Rd # C | open |
| Another Broken Egg Cafe Another Broken Egg Cafe | Café | Breakfast · Coffee · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 7700 Hearthside Way | open |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Quick service · Coffee shop · Dessert · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Dessert · Bakery | 6305 Washington Blvd Suite A | open |
| Blue Crabs Unlimited | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 6109 Pine Ave | open |
| Burger King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 6241 Washington Blvd | open |
| Byte Federal Bitcoin ATM (Sandy's Spirits) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 7250 Montgomery Rd | open |
| C & Y Investments | Bakery | Bakery | 7395 Washington Blvd | open |
| Cafe EZ 2 | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 6060 Marshalee Dr | open |
| California Grill and Pizza &pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Pizza | 6801 Douglas Legum Dr | open |
| Callejeros Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 7894 Washington Blvd | open |
| Calypso N' Roux | Food truck | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 7540 Washington Blvd | open |
| Candlelit Cakistry | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 7280 Montgomery Rd | open |
| Cheesecake Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 6550 Washington Blvd | open |
| Cheesesteak & Co. | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 6500 Washington Blvd | open |
| China Kitchen Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6501 Huntshire Dr Ste 111 | open | |
| Chopstixx Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai | 7260 Montgomery Rd Ste D | open |
| Cindy's Soft Serve | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 6330 Washington Blvd | open |
| Columbia Cafe | Café | Coffee | 6500 Old Waterloo Rd | open |
| Curry & Pie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 6500 Washington Blvd | open |
| Custom Cookies By Karen | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 6231 Sutton Ct | open |
| Daniels Restaurant & Open Air Bars | Casual dining · Bar | American | 5854 Washington Blvd | open |
| DR Seafood & BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · BBQ · American | 7300 Roosevelt Blvd | open |
| DR Seafood and Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · BBQ | 6803 Washington Blvd | open |
| Duke's Famous Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Pizza | 7540 Washington Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 6010 Meadowridge Center Dr | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 7190 Troy Hill Dr | open |
| El Cerdito Feliz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6516 Tufts Dr | open |
| El Hidalgo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6060 Marshalee Dr | open |
| El Sopon Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6161 Meadowridge Rd | open |
| Elkridge Deli Cafe | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Breakfast | 6325 Washington Blvd | open |
| Everest Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6161 Meadowridge Rd | open |
| Faiceu Sport Journal | Bar | 7111 Beverly Dr | open | |
| Fil-A Chick- | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 7180 Troy Hill Dr | open |
| Flip Pizza & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza · American | 6790 Business Pkwy | open |
| Food Truck Fridays | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Food truck | Juice / smoothies | 6990 Montgomery Rd | open |
| Gateway Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian · Pizza | 6520 Old Waterloo Rd | open |
| Great Wall Chinese Restaurant Great Wall Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Seafood | 6325 Washington Blvd | open |
| Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 7561 Washington Blvd | open |
| Houlihan's | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8240 Gateway Overlook | open | |
| Hunan Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 6590 Old Waterloo Rd | open |
| Hunan Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6030 Marshalee Dr Ste 120 | open | |
| Italian Riviera Club - IRC | Bar · Casual dining | Italian | 7156 Collingwood Ct | open |
| J J McDonnell & Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 7010 Brookdale Dr | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 6630 Marie Curie Drive | open |
| Katana Sushi of Elkridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 6060 Marshalee Dr | open |
| Kupcakes & Co. | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 6010 Meadowridge Center Dr Ste h | open |
| La Espiga De Oro 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 7840 Washington Blvd Ste C | open |
| La Rancherita Food Truck | Food truck | Mexican | 6641 Washington Blvd | open |
| Ledo Pizza Ledo Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 7190 Troy Hill Dr | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6500 Washington Blvd | open |
| Los Reyes De Las Baleadas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6315 Washington Blvd | open |
| Lucky's Food and Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 7300 Washington Blvd | open |
| Mama Mia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 5823 Washington Blvd | open |
| Marco's Pizza Marco's Pizza | Quick service | 7561 Washington Blvd | open | |
| Maria's Latin Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 7880 Washington Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 6225 Washington Blvd | open |
| Mike's Hard Crabs | Buffet | Seafood · American | 6662 Deep Run Pkwy | open |
| Mimi's Cafe | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 8250 Gateway Overlook | open |
| Mutiny Pirate Bar Ii, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7190 Troy Hill Dr | open | |
| New World Delhi | Café | Coffee | 6810 Deerpath Rd | open |
| On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - Columbia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 8230 Gateway Overlook | open |
| Paleti's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 6050 Meadowridge Center Dr | open | |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8445 annapolis rd | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6030 Marshalee Dr Ste 110 | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2649 annapolis rd | open |
| Pazani | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 6060 Marshalee Dr | open |
| Philly's Best Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6501 Huntshire Dr Ste 110 | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 7260 Montgomery Rd Howard | open |
| Poke Fresh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 6050 Meadowridge Center Dr #204 | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 6241 Washington Blvd | open |
| Pupuseria Y Taqueria Los Rivas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 6524 Old Waterloo Rd | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 6500 Washington Blvd | open |
| R&r Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7840 Washington Blvd | open |
| Rathskeller | Bar | German / Eastern European · European | 5782 Main St | open |
| Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 6050 Meadowridge Center Dr | open |
| Rita’s of Elkridge MD Rita's Italian Ice | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | open | |
| Shriji Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6305 Washington Blvd Ste A | open | |
| Silver Diner Silver Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 8250 Gateway Overlook Dr | open |
| Soluna Cocina + Tequila Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 7190 Troy Hill Dr Ste 500 | open |
| Spice & Slice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6590 Old Waterloo Rd | open |
| Spice n Curry | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 6590 Old Waterloo Rd | open |
| Stained Glass Pub | Bar | 6751 Dorsey Rd | open | |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 6020 Marshalee Dr | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 6240 Washington Blvd Ste A | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 6790 Business Pkwy | open |
| Sun of Italy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 6740 Dorsey Rd | open |
| Sushi Call Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 7260 Montgomery Rd | open |
| Sushi Q Elkridge Sushi Q3 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 6325 Washington Blvd Unit F | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 6281 Washington Blvd | open |
| Taqueria La Patrona Taqueria La Patrona | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6310 Washington Blvd | open |
| The Elkridge Furnace Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 5745 Furnace Ave | open |
| Touche Touchet Bakery & Cafe | Café · Bakery | Coffee · Breakfast · Bakery | 6501 Huntshire Dr | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Quick service | 7561 Washington Boulevard | open | |
| Venice Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6305 Washington Blvd | open |
| ViVa Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 7600 Hearthside Way | open |
| Waterloo Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6590 Old Waterloo Rd Ste 10 | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 7311 Washington Blvd | open |
| Zaman Grill & Shawarma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 6050 Meadowridge Center Dr Ste 206 | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 23 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 21 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 27 | 23 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 34 | 30 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 32 | 28 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 38 | 33 | 8 | 22 | 2 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 38 | 34 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 42 | 35 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 43 | 36 | 9 | 25 | 1 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 45 | 38 | 8 | 27 | 2 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 48 | 43 | 13 | 28 | 1 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 45 | 41 | 13 | 27 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 45 | 39 | 12 | 26 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 43 | 38 | 13 | 25 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 43 | 36 | 10 | 26 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 45 | 38 | 11 | 27 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 45 | 38 | 12 | 26 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 50 | 43 | 13 | 29 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 53 | 46 | 14 | 31 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 49 | 42 | 13 | 28 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 53 | 47 | 14 | 32 | — | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 52 | 46 | 15 | 30 | — | — | NAICS2022 |