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BMIE Market 28056

Gaston County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020

Profile

Population (current estimate)36,200
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,438 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Households14,033
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±549 · 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 count31,418
2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04
Housing units12,943
2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04
Median household income$90,427
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,644 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Median age41.4
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$1,214
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±76 · 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$315,000
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±12,013 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Land area48.3 sq mi
Census Gazetteer 2020
Restaurants57
2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28056
Restaurants per 10,000 residents14.0
DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such
Restaurant growth, 5-year+23.9%
DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, 10-year+42.5%
DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, 20-year+119.2%
DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, Longest on file+338.5%
DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Projected restaurants, 202869 (range 64–74)
FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.0 per year, r² 0.89) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee
Projected population, 5 years aheadNeeds more ACS years on file
BMIE Market Score80 / 100
MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Consumer Market Score85 / 100
MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Restaurant Opportunity Score73 / 100
MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Market Momentum Score81 / 100
MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why?

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Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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: 80 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
Consumer Market Score84.78540%+33.9
Restaurant Opportunity Score73.07335%+25.5
Market Momentum Score80.68125%+20.1
Health index, advertising, whitespace, competition and risk components join in later versions.

Consumer Market Score: 85 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
Population (ACS)36,2009240%+36.9
Median household income (ACS)90,4277440%+29.4
Households (ACS)14,0339220%+18.4
Percentile-rank composite. No spending model yet: income and size stand in for spending capacity.

Restaurant Opportunity Score: 73 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
10-year restaurant growth42.57835%+27.3
Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room)15.85025%+12.5
Population (ACS)36,2009220%+18.4
Median household income (ACS)90,4277420%+14.7
Whitespace, competition and demand signals are not yet available; this version uses growth, density, size and income only.

Market Momentum Score: 81 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
5-year restaurant growth23.98050%+39.9
10-year restaurant growth42.57830%+23.4
20-year restaurant growth119.28620%+17.2
Restaurant-count growth only until population and income growth series exist.

A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.

Restaurants on file (125)

By cuisine

American 31 · Mexican 11 · Pizza 10 · Asian 9 · Bakery 9 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 8 · Coffee 8 · Latin American (other) 8 · Sandwiches 8 · Chicken / wings 7 · Burgers 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 6 · Chinese 5 · Dessert 5 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · Japanese 4 · Seafood 4 · BBQ 3 · Breakfast 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · Sushi 3 · Greek 2 · Italian 2 · Vietnamese 2 · Caribbean 1 · European 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Thai 1 · Vegan 1

By type

Restaurant (service type not stated) 83 · Quick service 21 · Casual dining 10 · Dessert 10 · Bakery 9 · Bar 9 · Café 6 · Coffee shop 5 · Juice, smoothie, tea 3 · Food truck 2 · Specialty food shop 2 · Other 2 · Buffet 1 · Fast casual 1

NameTypeCuisineAddressStatus
Akropolis CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)Greek · Mediterranean · European3070 E Franklin Blvdopen
Applebee'sBar3628 E Franklin Blvdopen
Arline's GrillCasual diningAmerican3039 Union Rdopen
Backyard BurgersRestaurant (service type not stated)3415 E Franklin Blvdopen
Bakery Restaurant Las PalmasBakery · Restaurant (service type not stated)Latin American (other) · Bakery2688 S New Hope Rdopen
Bantam Chef PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza3033 Union Rdopen
Be's Noodles and Banh MiRestaurant (service type not stated)Vietnamese2524 E Franklin Blvd #Aopen
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders Bellacino's Pizza and GrindersRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Italian1709 Neal Hawkins Rdopen
Bep-paRestaurant (service type not stated)Asian3033 Union Rdopen
Berry's Bakery & EateryRestaurant (service type not stated)3302 S New Hope Rd Ste 100Bopen
Big Easy ExpressRestaurant (service type not stated)Cajun, Creole, Southern · American246 N New Hope Rdopen
Blue Monkey Tiki LoungeBar208 Andrew Ciropen
Bojangles BojanglesQuick serviceChicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern3199 E Franklin Blvdopen
Bojangles' BojanglesQuick serviceChicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern3638 S New Hope Roadopen
Brass MonkeyRestaurant (service type not stated)AmericanSouth New Hope Roadopen
Bruster's Real Ice CreamDessertIce cream / frozen desserts1605 Neal Hawkins Rdopen
Bubba's 33 Bubba's 33Bar · Casual diningAmerican3287 E Franklin Blvdopen
Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild WingsBar · Casual diningAmerican422 Cox Roadopen
Burger KingQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Burgers3430 E Franklin Blvdopen
Candys Cheesecake ShoppeDessert · BakeryDessert · Bakery3664 E Franklin Blvdopen
Caribbean HutRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningCaribbean · American2932 E Franklin Blvdopen
Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen GastoniaRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)3725 E Franklin Blvdopen
Chex Grill & Wings Chex Grill & WingsCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · BarAmerican2930 E Franklin Blvdopen
Chick-fil-AQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)3350 E Franklin Blvdopen
Chili's Grill & BarRestaurant (service type not stated)3086 E. Franklin Blvd.open
Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex2501 E Franklin Blvdopen
Cicis PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza3746 E. Franklin Blvdopen
Cook Out Cook OutQuick serviceAmerican · Burgers2810 E Franklin Blvdopen
Crumbl - GastoniaDessertDessert3125 E Franklin Blvd Ste 105open
Dairy Queen Dairy QueenQuick serviceBurgers · American3128 Union Rd 3128 Union Rdopen
De Coria’s Bagels and BreakfastRestaurant (service type not stated) · BakeryAmerican · Bakery3060 E Franklin Blvdopen
Denny'sRestaurant (service type not stated)American3628 E Franklin Blvdopen
Domino's PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza3027 Union Rdopen
Don Pedro Mexican RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other)3272 Union Rdopen
Dynasty BuffetBuffetChinese · Asian2900 E Franklin Blvdopen
East Franklin WhataburgerQuick service3415 East Franklin Boulevardopen
Eggs Up Grill Eggs Up GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)Breakfast · American2609 S New Hope Rdopen
El Patron Mexican RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)3670 S New Hope Rd #9open
El Sombrero BakeryBakeryLatin American (other) · Bakery2516 E Franklin Blvd Ste Fopen
Elite Power NutritionJuice, smoothie, teaJuice / smoothies3302 S New Hope Rdopen
Empower Nutrition GastoniaJuice, smoothie, teaJuice / smoothies3131 Union Rdopen
Fuel PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza3078 E Franklin Blvdopen
Georgia’s Famous Boiled PeanutsRestaurant (service type not stated)Corner of Armstrong Ford Rd and S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, United Statesopen
Golden PalaceRestaurant (service type not stated)Chinese3206 Union Rdopen
Gotta Go Sandwich ShopSpecialty food shop · Quick serviceSandwiches · American4322 Wilkinson Blvdopen
Groovy BeastRestaurant (service type not stated)American1611 Westover Stopen
Hunt Brothers PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza3007 Hickory Grove Roadopen
IconzBar1611 Westover Stopen
It's Just WingsRestaurant (service type not stated)Chicken / wings3086 E. Franklin Blvd.open
J's Japanese BistroRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Sushi3272 Union Rdopen
Jack in the BoxQuick service3618 E Franklin Blvdopen
Jenn's Sugarlicious BakeryBakery · Restaurant (service type not stated)Bakery3078 E Franklin Blvdopen
Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's SubsQuick serviceSandwiches · American3754 East Franklin Blvd. Franklin Square Phase IIIopen
Jia Asian Fusion & Sushi BarRestaurant (service type not stated)Asian · Sushi · Japanese3418 S New Hope Rdopen
Joe MuggsCoffee shopCoffee3710 E Franklin Blvdopen
JP'S HouseRestaurant (service type not stated)3758 E Franklin Blvdopen
KFC KFCQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Chicken / wings1690 Neal Hawkins Roadopen
Kitchen Mae KongRestaurant (service type not stated)Thai · Sushi · Japanese · Asian4008 E Franklin Blvdopen
Krispy KremeRestaurant (service type not stated)110 Smoke Tree Ctopen
Kyle Fletcher's BBQ & CateringRestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American4507 Wilkinson Blvdopen
La Bolcita Del Pan IncRestaurant (service type not stated)3272 Union Rdopen
La Fuente Mexican GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)3070 E Franklin Blvdopen
Little AsiaRestaurant (service type not stated)Chinese · Asian2609 S New Hope Rdopen
Los EquipalesRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican2525 E Franklin Blvdopen
Lucky CafeCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningCoffee · American3670 S New Hope Rdopen
Madhouse Fixer UpperRestaurant (service type not stated)Americanopen
Madhouse Grill & TaproomCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · BarAmericanopen
Mangiamo Italian CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza207 Main Stopen
McDonald's McDonald'sQuick serviceBurgers · American2998 E Franklin Blvdopen
McDonald's McDonald'sQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Burgers1909 Hoffman Roadopen
Mẹ Viet KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated)Vietnamese · Asian · American2524 E Franklin Blvdopen
Mi bella Honduras Restaurant Gastonia NcRestaurant (service type not stated)Latin American (other)3206 Union Rdopen
Moes Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican3908 East Franklin Blvdopen
Neha's Ice CreamDessert · Restaurant (service type not stated)Ice cream / frozen desserts2516 E Franklin Blvdopen
NY Hibachi BuffetRestaurant (service type not stated)Chinese2900 E Franklin Blvdopen
Panera Bread Panera BreadBakery · Fast casualBakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls2625 East Franklin Boulevardopen
Peking Garden RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Chinese · Asian3078 E Franklin Blvdopen
Pelican's SnoBalls Pelican's SnoBalls- Jax BeachDessertIce cream / frozen desserts · American1605 Neal Hawkins Rdopen
Pizza + BuffetRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza3746 E Franklin Blvdopen
Pizza Hut Pizza HutQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Pizza2609 S New Hope Rd #2open
Poke Bros Poke Bros. PolarisRestaurant (service type not stated)Hawaiian / Pacific · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian3090 E Franklin Blvd #17open
Popeyes PopeyesQuick service3430 E Franklin Blvdopen
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Popeyes Louisiana KitchenQuick serviceChicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern3430 E Franklin Blvdopen
Portofino's Italian RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Italian · Pizza3736 E Franklin Blvdopen
RayNathan'sRestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American4571 S New Hope Rdopen
Restautante y antojitos mariaRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican2519 S Gardner Stopen
RnR Café & GiftsCafé · Coffee shopCoffee3908 E Franklin Blvd Ste F120open
Sakura Japanese RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Asian3758 E Franklin Blvdopen
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill Salsarita's Fresh Mexican GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other)3351 E Franklin Blvdopen
Schlotzsky's Schlotzsky'sSpecialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick serviceSandwiches3735 E Franklin Blvdopen
Seafood ClubRestaurant (service type not stated)Seafood2930 E Franklin Blvdopen
Shake Shake Seafood GastoniaRestaurant (service type not stated)Seafood2932 E Franklin Blvdopen
Shane's Rib Shack Shane's Rib ShackRestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American3660 E Franklin Blvdopen
Showmars ShowmarsRestaurant (service type not stated)Greek · Cajun, Creole, Southern3908 E Franklin Blvd f130open
Smoothie King Smoothie KingJuice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated)Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls3670 New Hope Road Suite 4open
So IcyFood truck2900 E Franklin Blvd # 3086open
Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-InQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)American2525 S. New Hope Roadopen
Soul Miner's GardenRestaurant (service type not stated)Vegan3204 Union Rdopen
Springate Enterpirses LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)3746 E Franklin Blvdopen
Steak 'n Shake Steak 'n ShakeRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningAmerican2656 E Franklin Blvdopen
Subway SubwayQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Sandwiches3826 S New Hope Rd Suite 6open
Subway SubwayQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Sandwiches2609 S New Hope Rd Suite 1open
Subway RestaurantsOtherSandwiches3078 E Franklin Blvd Spc 42open
Sugarlicious BakeryBakeryBakery3826 S New Hope Rdopen
Sweet Frog sweetFrog Premium Frozen YogurtDessertDessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts401 Cox Rd Ste 184open
TastyRestaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee · Breakfast3826 S New Hope Rdopen
TCBYDessertIce cream / frozen desserts3078 E Franklin Blvd Ste 7open
TCBYOther · DessertSandwiches · Ice cream / frozen desserts3284 Union Rdopen
Tex-Mex Back Road GrillCasual dining · BarSouthwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican5316 Union Rdopen
The Beacon CoffeeCoffee shop · Food truck · CaféCoffee3201 Union Rdopen
The Human Bean The Human BeanCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee3648 S New Hope Rdopen
The Juicy Crab Gastonia The Juicy Crab CorporateRestaurant (service type not stated)Seafood · American3628 E Franklin Blvdopen
The Peach Cobbler Factory Peach Cobbler Factory DetroitDessert · Café · BakeryDessert · Coffee · Bakery2524 E Franklin Blvdopen
The Round BistroRestaurant (service type not stated)American2609 S New Hope Rdopen
Tino'sRestaurant (service type not stated)American · Mexican3204 Union Rdopen
Trap HouseBar4425 Trapper Ctopen
Twin Tops Fish CampRestaurant (service type not stated)Seafood · American4574 S New Hope Rdopen
Waffle House Waffle HouseCasual diningBreakfast · American3707 S New Hope Rdopen
WhataburgerRestaurant (service type not stated)Burgers3415 East Franklin Boulevardopen
Wild Wing CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)Chicken / wings3638 E Franklin Blvdopen
Will’s Doggn’ It Breakfast And GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)3039 Union Rdopen
Yummm DonutBakery · Dessert · Coffee shopDessert · Coffee · Bakery2516 E Franklin Blvd Ste 9open
Zaxby's Zaxby'sQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Chicken / wings3460 E Franklin Blvdopen
O'steel Inc.Restaurant (service type not stated)3518 Old Redbud Drclosed
Soul Towne KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated)3206 Union Rdclosed
Listings: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0), matched into the BMIE restaurant master. Census establishment counts and listing counts differ by definition (Census counts employer establishments in the reference week; listings are places currently mapped).

Restaurant establishments over time

YearAll food serviceRestaurantsFull-serviceLimited-serviceSnack & beverageBarsIndustry codes
19941313————SIC1987
19951414————SIC1987
19961817———1SIC1987
19972221———1SIC1987
1998262211732NAICS1997
1999272312731NAICS1997
2000252113621NAICS1997
2001262213721NAICS1997
2002262313911NAICS1997
20032926131111NAICS2002
20043126141023NAICS2002
20053330161311NAICS2002
2006373516163—NAICS2002
20073736161721NAICS2002
20084442201641NAICS2007
20094947211841NAICS2007
20104644201831NAICS2007
20114341201531NAICS2007
20124743191842NAICS2012
20134340181731NAICS2012
20144543191831NAICS2012
20154541191821NAICS2012
20164745211841NAICS2012
2017504722185—NAICS2017
2018494622193—NAICS2017
2019514722203—NAICS2017
2020575426224—NAICS2017
2021595826273—NAICS2017
2022616027274—NAICS2022
2023595723275—NAICS2022
U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns, by USPS ZIP 28056. Categories are BMIE roll-ups of the published SIC/NAICS codes (full vs limited service is not split under SIC). More years load in stages.

Nearby markets (within 5 miles)

ZCTADistanceRestaurantsYear
280322.8 mi82023
280543.4 mi862023
281013.9 mi12016
280984.0 mi52023
280124.9 mi582023
Distance is centroid to centroid (Census Gazetteer). Restaurants: latest ZBP year on file for that ZIP.