BMIE Market 23513
Norfolk city, Virginia · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 28,628 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,776 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 11,878 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±715 · 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 | 29,595 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 12,341 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $68,380 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,926 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 35.3 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 | $1,226 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±62 · 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 | $234,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,592 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 24 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 23513 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 5.7 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +14.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +14.3% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +0.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +33.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 24 (range 21–27) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.2 per year, r² 0.18) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 71 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 59 / 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 23513. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.18, confidence Low.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. Virginia and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 591, 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: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 70.7 | 71 | 40% | +28.3 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 66.4 | 66 | 35% | +23.3 |
| Market Momentum Score | 59.1 | 59 | 25% | +14.8 |
Consumer Market Score: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 28,628 | 88 | 40% | +35.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 68,380 | 44 | 40% | +17.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 11,878 | 89 | 20% | +17.8 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 14.3 | 58 | 35% | +20.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 8.4 | 79 | 25% | +19.7 |
| Population (ACS) | 28,628 | 88 | 20% | +17.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 68,380 | 44 | 20% | +8.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 59 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 14.3 | 72 | 50% | +36.2 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 14.3 | 58 | 30% | +17.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 0 | 28 | 20% | +5.6 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (61)
By cuisine
American 18 · Mexican 5 · Seafood 5 · Asian 4 · Coffee 4 · Bakery 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 3 · Chinese 3 · Italian 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Pizza 3 · Sandwiches 3 · African 2 · Burgers 2 · Caribbean 2 · Chicken / wings 2 · Brazilian 1 · Breakfast 1 · Dessert 1 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 48 · Casual dining 7 · Bar 6 · Quick service 6 · Café 4 · Bakery 3 · Catering 3 · Dessert 2 · Buffet 1 · Food truck 1 · Specialty food shop 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Spices Caribbean Soul | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5511 Faris St | open | |
| Amazing Wingz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 6163 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| Bay bay's Cajun seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 6138 Chesapeake Blvd #C | open |
| Blended Kitchen Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5511 Faris St | open | |
| Cal'z Pizza Cal'z Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3678 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| Capone's Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 2314 Ingleside Rd | open |
| Chanello's Pizza Chanello's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6213 Chesapeake Blvd | open |
| Chazmere Soulfood Cuisine, LLC. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · African | 3351 Chesapeake Blvd | open |
| China One China One | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1595 International Blvd #103 | open |
| China Town | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6138 Chesapeake Blvd Ste A | open | |
| Cocina Patina | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3351 Chesapeake Blvd | open | |
| Cooking in Spirit, LLC by Chef Trizzy | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | 6400 Crescent Way | open | |
| DHMBs | Bar | 2431 Juniper St | open | |
| Dukes Hacienda An El Tapatio / Bunny Ranch | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3660 Nottaway St | open |
| El Callejon Tacos Y Mas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3348 Azalea Garden Rd | open |
| El Encanto 757 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7600 Sewells Point Rd | open | |
| El Malecon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Asian · American | 3175 Azalea Garden Rd | open |
| Ez Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 2727 Azalea Garden Rd | open |
| Fat Philly's | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2700 Azalea Garden Rd | open |
| Five Points Soul and Caribbean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) · Brazilian | 6171 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| FMC Garden Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Sandwiches | 5511 Faris St | open |
| Food Mood Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3351 Chesapeake Blvd | open | |
| Forkin' To Fitness Llc | Café | Coffee | 3351 Chesapeake Blvd | open |
| Garden China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4545 Robin Hood Rd | open |
| Golden City Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2700 Azalea Garden Rd Ste d | open |
| Grateful Bread Cafe | Bakery | Bakery | 5425 Robin Hood Rd Ste 202 | open |
| Hampton Roads | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6304 Sewells Point Rd | open | |
| Hamza Ali Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6144 Chesapeake Blvd | open | |
| Hershee Bar | Bar | 6117 Sewells Point Rd | open | |
| Jesse's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3351 Chesapeake Blvd | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Chicken / wings | 3690 Sewells Point Road | open |
| Mama lu's soul food restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3175 Azalea Garden Rd | open |
| Mama Lus Home Style Cooking | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3175 Azalea Garden Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3679 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| mega mart | Casual dining | American | 6819 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| Mina Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 3400 Azalea Garden Rd #6 | open |
| Mister Softee of Hampton Roads | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | open | |
| Monarch Confectionery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3611 Henrico St | open |
| Murphy's Law Southern Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 3574 N Military Hwy | open |
| My Commissary Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 3351 Chesapeake Blvd | open |
| New China Kitchen Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6138 Chesapeake Blvd | open | |
| New Delicate China Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 6201 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| Ocean Blue Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 5142 Krick St | open |
| Options Eatery, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3351 Chesapeake Blvd | open | |
| Paradise Pizzeria Paradise Pizzeria Portsmouth | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6144 Chesapeake Blvd | open |
| Plate Me Please | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 7105 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| Play Jay's | Bar | 2727 Azalea Garden Rd | open | |
| Rally's Checkers and Rally's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2300 Azalea Garden Rd | open |
| Rosita's Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 7629 Chesapeake Blvd | open |
| Sabor Caribeno | Bar | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 7616 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| Seawhatfood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 3605 Essex Cir | open |
| Singhfoodservices Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1595 International Blvd Ste 104 | open | |
| Spiro's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2314 Ingleside Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1595 International Boulevard Unit D | open |
| TACO TIME | Buffet | Mexican | 6226 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| Taste Fire | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 3502 Buckingham St | open | |
| The Blackdog Bakery | Bakery · Catering · Café | Bakery · Coffee | open | |
| The Blackdog Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | Coffee · American | 5360 Robin Hood Rd | open |
| Watergate 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2831 Sewells Point Rd | open |
| Yendidi Norfolk | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 5800 Chesapeake Blvd | open |
| Yock Nook | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2400 Florida Ave | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 20 | 18 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 25 | 22 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 27 | 22 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 27 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 27 | 22 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 27 | 22 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 28 | 22 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 29 | 24 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 28 | 21 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 26 | 19 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 24 | 20 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 21 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 14 | — | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 13 | — | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 1 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 13 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 14 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 14 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 12 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 12 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 12 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 23 | 20 | 6 | 13 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 27 | 24 | 8 | 15 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 26 | 23 | 10 | 12 | — | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 28 | 24 | 10 | 13 | — | — | NAICS2022 |