BMIE Market 27608
Wake County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 12,604 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,477 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,375 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±542 · 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 | 10,429 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 5,196 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $162,188 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±44,822 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 42.0 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · 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 | $1,878 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±297 · 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 | $977,400 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±79,276 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 38 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 27608 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 19.2 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +46.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +52.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +65.2% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +58.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 43 (range 38–47) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.4 per year, r² 0.81) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 79 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 84 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 69 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 84 / 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 27608. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.4 restaurants per year, r² 0.81, 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. North Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 688, 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: 79 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 83.6 | 84 | 40% | +33.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 68.9 | 69 | 35% | +24.1 |
| Market Momentum Score | 84.2 | 84 | 25% | +21.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 84 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 12,604 | 74 | 40% | +29.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 162,188 | 97 | 40% | +38.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 5,375 | 75 | 20% | +15.1 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 69 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 52 | 85 | 35% | +29.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 30.2 | 20 | 25% | +5.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 12,604 | 74 | 20% | +14.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 162,188 | 97 | 20% | +19.5 |
Market Momentum Score: 84 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 46.2 | 89 | 50% | +44.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 52 | 85 | 30% | +25.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 65.2 | 73 | 20% | +14.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (85)
By cuisine
Pizza 12 · Coffee 10 · American 7 · Bakery 5 · Mexican 5 · Burgers 4 · European 4 · Italian 4 · Asian 3 · Dessert 3 · Japanese 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Chicken / wings 2 · French 2 · German / Eastern European 2 · Greek 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Sandwiches 2 · Sushi 2 · Breakfast 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Chinese 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Seafood 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 45 · Bar 21 · Casual dining 10 · Café 9 · Coffee shop 8 · Quick service 6 · Bakery 5 · Brewery / taproom 5 · Dessert 3 · Food truck 2 · Other 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Specialty food shop 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajja | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 209 Bickett Blvd | open |
| Beer & Banjos | Bar | 1930 Wake Forest Rd | open | |
| Bellini Ristorante Italiano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2519 Fairview Rd | open | |
| Benelux Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1836 Wake Forest Rd | open |
| Biscuitville Biscuitville | Quick service | Breakfast · American | 2426 Wake Forest Rd | open |
| Bloomsbury Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · French | 509 W Whitaker Mill Rd | open |
| BREW Coffee Bar - McNeill Pointe BREW | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2310 Bale St | open |
| Bright Spot Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 1501 Sunrise Ave Ste 180 | open |
| Capital Creations Gourmet Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1842 Wake Forest Rd | open |
| Cave 1912 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1912 Bernard St | open | |
| Cellar 72 | Bar | 2010 Fairview Rd | open | |
| Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2330 Bale St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 2603 1311 Glenwood Ave | open |
| DUBAI LIVE | Bar | 2414 Paula St | open | |
| East Bower Cider Company | Bar | 2020 Progress Ct | open | |
| East End Bistrot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 2020 Progress Ct | open |
| El Rey del Taco (Food Truck) El Rey del Taco | Food truck | Mexican | 908 Hodges St | open |
| El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 2404 Wake Forest Rd | open |
| El Taco-keto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1942 Wake Forest Rd | open | |
| Firenza Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2320 Bale St, 2320 Bale St | open |
| FRESKO Greek Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 2320 Bale St #100 | open |
| Funguys Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 2408 Paula St | open | |
| Gen Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 2330 Bale St | open |
| Glenwood Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2603 Glenwood Ave | open |
| Gym Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1942 Wake Forest Rd | open |
| Hako Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2603 Glenwood Ave #155 | open |
| Hayes Barton Cafe and Dessertery | Café · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert · Bakery | 2000 Fairview Rd | open |
| Hereghty Heavenly Delicious | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 2603 Glenwood Ave #123 | open |
| Highpark Village | Casual dining · Bar | 1910 Bernard St | open | |
| Hightop Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2330 Bale St #112 | open |
| House of Hops House of Hops-Glenwood North | Bar | 2340 Bale St #112 | open | |
| Hungry Howie's Hungry Howie's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1814 Oberlin Rd. | open |
| Idle Hour Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1818 Oberlin Rd | open |
| J Betski's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | European | 1916 Bernard St | open |
| J. Betski's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European | 1916 Bernard St | open |
| Jerry's Grill | Casual dining | Burgers · American | 813 E Whitaker Mill Rd | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Other · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2320 Bale Street | open |
| Joeys Cafe Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2603 Glenwood Ave Ste 123 | open | |
| JP's Pastry - Raleigh | Bakery | Bakery | 2310 Bale St | open |
| Ladyfingers Caterers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 627 E Whitaker Mill Rd | open | |
| Larray's Loaded Mac | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2320 Bale St Ste 114 | open | |
| Larry's Beans | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1509 Gavin St | open |
| Lilly's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1813 | open |
| Lilly's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Vegetarian · Italian | 1813 Glenwood Ave | open |
| Lola's Beach Bar | Bar · Casual dining | Mexican | 1803 Glenwood Ave | open |
| Lonerider at Five Points | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1626 Glenwood Ave | open |
| Mac's Speed Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1626 Glenwood Ave | open | |
| Mami's Latin Style Rotisserie Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Chicken / wings · American | 2401 Wake Forest Rd | open |
| Mariah's Cookies | Dessert | Dessert | 2320 Bale St Ste 114 | open |
| Mikey’s Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2320 Bale St | open |
| Mr Cheesesteak | Food truck | 506 Pershing Rd | open | |
| Nascar Refuel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2320 Bale St Ste 114 | open | |
| Neuse River Brewing and Brasserie | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 518 Pershing Rd | open | |
| Nickelpoint Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 506 Pershing Rd | open | |
| NOFO at the Pig | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2014 Fairview Rd | open |
| Nuvo Lounge Bar | Bar | 808 Hodges St | open | |
| Pizza & Pints | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza | 2320 Bale St #114 | open |
| Pizza La Stella | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 725 New Rd | open |
| Raleigh Coffee Company | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1836 Wake Forest Rd | open |
| Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2513 Fairview Rd | open |
| Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Seafood | 2340 Bale St | open |
| Snoopy's Hot Dogs & More Snoopy's Pier | Quick service | Hot dogs · Burgers | 1931 Wake Forest Rd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2216 Saint Marys St | open |
| Stellar ITB | Bar | German / Eastern European · European | 1912 Bernard St | open |
| Sub Noir Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 2039 Progress Ct | open | |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 2424 Wake Forest Rd | open |
| Taste | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 1912 Bernard St | open |
| The Bison Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 815 E Whitaker Mill Rd | open | |
| The Hawg Pen | Bar | 900 W Hodges St | open | |
| The Koster Company Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 509 W Whitaker Mill Rd Ste 101 | open | |
| The Point at Glenwood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1626 Glenwood Ave | open |
| The Salted Tomato | Bakery | Bakery | 713 Pershing Rd | open |
| The Simple Greek | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 2320 Bale St | open |
| The Third Place | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1811 Glenwood Ave | open |
| Timber Pizza Co. Raleigh Timber Pizza Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 627 E Whitaker Mill Rd | open |
| Tomi Sushi at GEM | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2020 Progress Ct Ste 150 | open | |
| Tucanazo Bar | Bar | 2400 Paula St | open | |
| Upper Deck Profile | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 625 E Whitaker Mill Rd | open |
| Vick's Italian Restaurant Pizzaria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 109 Lake Boone Trl | open |
| Vin And Jerry Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 813 E Whitaker Mill Rd Ste 210 | open | |
| Wing Boss | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Chicken / wings | 2320 Bale St | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 2603 Glenwood Ave | open |
| Black Fire Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 2043 Progress Ct | closed | |
| Mandolin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2519 Fairview Rd | closed | |
| Taqueria Dominicana, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2412 Paula St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 26 | 24 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 21 | 20 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 23 | 21 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 26 | 21 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 28 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 9 | — | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 9 | — | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 26 | 23 | 12 | 11 | — | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 25 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 25 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 25 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 12 | — | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 27 | 22 | 10 | 12 | — | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 27 | 20 | 9 | 11 | — | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 28 | 21 | 9 | 12 | — | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 29 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 29 | 25 | 15 | 10 | — | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 9 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 8 | — | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 8 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 8 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 32 | 29 | 20 | 8 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 35 | 32 | 21 | 9 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 34 | 31 | 19 | 9 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 38 | 35 | 20 | 10 | 5 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 41 | 38 | 22 | 11 | 5 | — | NAICS2022 |