BMIE Market 28012
Gaston County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 26,556 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±980 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 11,141 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±481 · 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 | 20,048 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,633 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $83,391 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,781 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 40.2 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 | $1,383 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±83 · 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 | $374,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±20,172 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 27.3 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 58 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28012 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 15.0 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 | +87.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +107.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +107.1% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 72 (range 67–76) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.9 per year, r² 0.95) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 77 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 79 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 70 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 85 / 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 28012. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.9 restaurants per year, r² 0.95, 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: 77 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 78.5 | 79 | 40% | +31.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 70.1 | 70 | 35% | +24.5 |
| Market Momentum Score | 84.7 | 85 | 25% | +21.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 79 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 26,556 | 86 | 40% | +34.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 83,391 | 66 | 40% | +26.5 |
| Households (ACS) | 11,141 | 88 | 20% | +17.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 70 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 87.1 | 90 | 35% | +31.4 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 21.8 | 33 | 25% | +8.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 26,556 | 86 | 20% | +17.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 83,391 | 66 | 20% | +13.2 |
Market Momentum Score: 85 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 26.1 | 82 | 50% | +40.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 87.1 | 90 | 30% | +26.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 107.1 | 85 | 20% | +17.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (123)
By cuisine
American 25 · Coffee 14 · Dessert 11 · Bakery 9 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 9 · Pizza 9 · Sandwiches 8 · Chicken / wings 7 · Breakfast 5 · Burgers 5 · Italian 5 · Mexican 5 · Asian 4 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · Seafood 3 · BBQ 2 · Japanese 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Sushi 2 · Caribbean 1 · Chinese 1 · Greek 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 65 · Quick service 24 · Bar 16 · Dessert 13 · Casual dining 12 · Coffee shop 12 · Bakery 11 · Café 11 · Food truck 6 · Juice, smoothie, tea 4 · Specialty food shop 3 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addley's Bagels | Bakery | Bakery | 6 N Main St | open |
| Akahana Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 6425 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Another Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1420 Perfection Ave | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 700 Park St | open |
| Belmont Breakfast Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6425 W Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| Belmont Food & Beverage | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 101 Kenwood St | open | |
| Belmont Social House | Casual dining · Bar | 508 Woodlawn St | open | |
| BoCha Bubble Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 202 S Main St | open |
| Bojangles Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 276 Beatty Dr | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 6450 W. Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Buddy's Original Bbq & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 5945 W Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Byrum's Grocery & Grill Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Breakfast · American | 4606 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Cakes & Bakes, LLC | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | Serving Greater Charlotte Area | open |
| Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar | Coffee shop | Coffee | 7 S Main St | open |
| Carolina Food Monger | Food truck | 124 N Main St | open | |
| Casa vieja Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6928 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Catfish Cove | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1401 State Rd 2519 | open |
| Cherubs Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 23 N Main St | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 801 Park St | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 925 S Point Rd | open |
| Chicken King Chicken King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 501 Woodlawn St | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle | Quick service | 6400 Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| Cinnaholic | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 915 South Point Rd Ste F | open | |
| City Cafe | Café | Coffee | 101 Kenwood St | open |
| Cornerstone | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 25 Mill St | open |
| Cotton Candy Factory | Dessert | Dessert | 21 N Main St | open |
| Crows Nest Landing | Bar | 2311 South Point Rd | open | |
| Culver's Culver's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 874 Hawley Avenue | open |
| Demetrios Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6928 W Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| District 8 Beer Company | Bar | 900 Southfork Village Dr Apt G03 | open | |
| Doffer's Canteen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 119 Center St | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 956 South Point Road Suite A | open |
| Drift on Lake Wylie | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 315 Lanyard Ln | open | |
| Dulce Antojo Panaderia y Pasteleria | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 6422 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 6751 E. Wilkinson Blvd Store #39 | open |
| Estia's Kouzina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 609 N Main St | open |
| Famous Toastery Belmont Famous Toastery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 6425 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Frios Gourmet Pops Frios Gourmet Pops | Dessert | Dessert | open | |
| Glenway Premium Pub | Casual dining · Bar | 55 Glenway St | open | |
| Hardee's Hardee's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 611 North Main Street | open |
| Haute Cocoa | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 117 S Main St | open |
| Hibachi Steak & Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5945 W Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| Hickory Grove Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 507 Woodlawn St | open |
| Holy Grounds Coffee Shop and Cafe | Café · Quick service · Coffee shop | Coffee | Abbey Ln | open |
| Honeycomb Cafe | Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 31 N Main St | open |
| Hungry Howie's Hungry Howie's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 915 South Point Rd, Suite J | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1901 South Point Road | open |
| I Love Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 6425 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Jade and Elise Obsidian Coffee LLC | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 7005 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill - Historic Belmont | Casual dining · Bar | 10 Catawba St | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 905 South Point Rd | open |
| Jive Turkey Legs | Food truck | 7005 Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| Jj's Sweets And Eats | Quick service · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 7015 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Joes Touch of Italy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 503 S Central Ave | open |
| Johnny B's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 106 N Main St | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6813 E. Wilkinson Boulevard | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Quick service | 1901 South Point Rd | open | |
| La Vaca Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 7015 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| London Layne Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6425 W Wilkinson Blvd Ste K | open | |
| Maki Taco Truck | Food truck | Camden Rd. | open | |
| Mama poke bowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 915 S Point Rd Ste G | open |
| Marrelli's Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 33 Glenway St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 505 N Main St | open |
| Milltowne Ice Cream and Coffee Shop | Dessert · Coffee shop | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Coffee | 134 N Main St | open |
| My Cuban Corner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 417 E Catawba St | open | |
| Nellie's Southern Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 36 N Main St | open |
| New China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 6517 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Old Stone Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 23 S Main St | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6511 W Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Peace -N- Hominy Q | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · Burgers | 403 E Catawba St | open |
| Pelican's SnoBalls Pelican's SnoBalls- Jax Beach | Dessert | Dessert | 6037 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Pita Wheel Pita Wheel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 55 Glenway St | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | Abbey Plaza, 685 Park St Abbey Plaza | open |
| Primal Brewery Belmont | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 52 Ervin St | open | |
| Purdy Sweet | Bakery | Bakery | 102 S Main St | open |
| Ranucci's Big Butt BBQ | Food truck | 403 E Catawba St | open | |
| Revival Business Home Events Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 35 N Main St | open | |
| Rico's Acai Rico's Acai | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Healthy / salads / bowls · Juice / smoothies | 202 S Main St | open |
| Rita's Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 108 Beatty Rd | open |
| Sake Express | Quick service | Japanese · Sushi | 675 Park St | open |
| Sake Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 609 N Main St | open |
| Sammy's Neighborhood Pub | Bar | American | 25 S Main St | open |
| Simonetti's Italian | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 6432 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| SkyView 22 | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9820 Callabridge Ct | open | |
| Smallcakes Belmont | Bakery | Bakery | 6425 W Wilkinson Blvd # I | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 630 Park St | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 905 S Point Rd | open |
| Station Restaurant and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 4 N Main St | open | |
| Stone Fired Social | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 106 N Main St Ste b | open |
| Sub Station II Sub Station II | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 6425 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 610 Park St 273 | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 701 Hawley Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 6805 W Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Tang & Sass | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 7005 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Tapside Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 52 Ervin St | open |
| Taqueria Los Panchos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1438 Perfection Ave | open |
| Tastebuds Popcorn Tastebuds Popcorn | Dessert | Dessert | 208 N Main St | open |
| Taxco Mexican Grill Taxco Mexican Grill - Belmont | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 6418 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| The Banana Bar | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 117 S Main St | open |
| The Bearded Buffalo Sports Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 16 N Main St | open | |
| The Bottle Tree | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 102 Davis St | open | |
| The Captain's Cap The Captain's Cap | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 670 Park St | open |
| The Drift on Lake Wylie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 315 Lanyard Ln Unit M | open | |
| The Everyday Market | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 7 S Main St | open |
| The Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Sandwiches | 680 Park St | open |
| The Jailhouse Whiskey & Cigar Bar | Bar | 23 S Main St Unit b | open | |
| The Lodge Tavern and Tap | Casual dining · Bar | American | 101 Kenwood St | open |
| The Pharmacy | Bar | 128 N Main St | open | |
| The String Bean | Specialty food shop | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 106 N Main St | open |
| The Wandering Cup @South Fork | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 900 S Fork Village Dr | open |
| Times Turn Around | Food truck | 6751 Wilkinson Boulevard | open | |
| Tino's Munch Box | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7005 Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| Top Taste Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 5945 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Twisted Sugar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7 N Main St | open | |
| Two Chicks Sandwiches and Scoops | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 102 S Main St | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 603 Park St | open |
| Walmart Bakery | Specialty food shop · Bakery · Quick service | Sandwiches · Bakery | 701 Hawley Ave | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 660 Park Street | open |
| White's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 417 Catawba St | open |
| Wingstop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6428 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Belmont Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 1500 River Dr Ste 250 | closed | |
| Mugshots Coffee And Tea | Coffee shop | Coffee | 35 N Main St | closed |
| Old Stone Streetside | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 23 S Main St Unit B | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 29 | 28 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 25 | 24 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 29 | 27 | 8 | 18 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 18 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 31 | 29 | 8 | 20 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 30 | 26 | 8 | 17 | — | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 16 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 16 | 1 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 31 | 30 | 8 | 19 | 2 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 32 | 31 | 10 | 19 | 1 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 33 | 31 | 11 | 18 | 1 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 32 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 1 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 30 | 27 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 32 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 34 | 30 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 38 | 35 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 35 | 31 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 35 | 31 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 36 | 31 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 36 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 41 | 35 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 46 | 39 | 17 | 19 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 53 | 46 | 23 | 20 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 55 | 48 | 22 | 22 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 58 | 50 | 22 | 24 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 59 | 51 | 22 | 26 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 60 | 52 | 22 | 26 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 67 | 58 | 24 | 28 | 6 | — | NAICS2022 |