BMIE Market 28206
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 15,375 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,588 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,126 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±450 · 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 | 11,898 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 4,663 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $61,818 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,396 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 33.1 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 | $1,400 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±77 · 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 | $298,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±61,918 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 46 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28206 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 16.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +142.1% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +170.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +228.6% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +130.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 62 (range 52–72) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +3.3 per year, r² 0.84) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 69 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 97 / 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 28206. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +3.3 restaurants per year, r² 0.84, 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: 69 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 59.9 | 60 | 40% | +24.0 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60.6 | 61 | 35% | +21.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 96.8 | 97 | 25% | +24.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 15,375 | 77 | 40% | +30.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 61,818 | 33 | 40% | +13.2 |
| Households (ACS) | 7,126 | 80 | 20% | +15.9 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 170.6 | 96 | 35% | +33.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 29.9 | 20 | 25% | +5.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 15,375 | 77 | 20% | +15.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 61,818 | 33 | 20% | +6.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 97 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 142.1 | 98 | 50% | +49.0 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 170.6 | 96 | 30% | +28.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 228.6 | 95 | 20% | +19.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (117)
By cuisine
American 15 · Coffee 10 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 7 · Latin American (other) 7 · Asian 6 · Chicken / wings 6 · Dessert 6 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 5 · Italian 5 · Mexican 5 · Pizza 5 · African 4 · Bakery 4 · Burgers 4 · Japanese 4 · Chinese 3 · Sandwiches 3 · Sushi 3 · Vegetarian 3 · Breakfast 2 · Caribbean 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Indian 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Vegan 2 · BBQ 1 · Cuban 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Seafood 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 55 · Bar 28 · Casual dining 13 · Quick service 12 · Dessert 11 · Brewery / taproom 9 · Café 7 · Coffee shop 7 · Bakery 5 · Catering 2 · Food truck 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Specialty food shop 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarez Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3422 Statesville Ave | open | |
| Antojitos Mexicanos La Chulis | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | W Craighead Rd | open |
| Ava | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| Avidxchange Music Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1000 Nc Music Factory Blvd | open | |
| Babe & Butcher | Casual dining | 301 Camp Rd Ste 102 | open | |
| Bao and Broth | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Japanese · Asian | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| Billy Sunday | Bar | 1115 N Brevard St | open | |
| Bird Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 510 E 15th St | open |
| Birdsong Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1016 N Davidson St | open | |
| Bleu Barn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1801 N Graham St | open | |
| Bobs Carry Out Pileem Up | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused | 3422 Statesville Ave | open | |
| Bocao Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1000 Nc Music Factory Blvd | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 2501 N. Tryon St | open |
| Botiwalla by Chai Pani Botiwalla | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard St Unit 203 | open |
| Boxcar Betty’s | Other | Sandwiches | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| Brewton's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1800 Brewton Dr | open | |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3709 N Tryon St | open |
| Burney's Sweets And More | Bakery | Bakery | 1200 N Davidson St | open |
| Canteen (@ Camp North End) | Bar | 1824 Statesville Ave #100 | open | |
| Chicken Box | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3726 N Tryon St | open |
| Comal Taco Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| Compound Charlotte | Bar | 2016 N Graham St | open | |
| Cork & Cap | Bar | 1701 N Graham St Ste 110 | open | |
| Cru Charlotte | Bar | 3428 N Tryon St | open | |
| Curry Gate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 630 W 24th St | open |
| DirtyBirdz at Smokehouse CLT | Casual dining · Bar | Chicken / wings | 2016 N Graham St | open |
| Eggroll Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chinese · American | 301 Camp Rd | open |
| El Thrifty Clt | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1115 N Brevard St Ste 100 | open | |
| Enat Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| ESO Artisanal Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 1115 N Brevard St Ste d | open |
| Felix Empanadas | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| Floyds Restaurant Iii Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4122 N Graham St | open | |
| Fonta Flora Brewery Fonta Flora Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 1115 N Brevard St Ste d | open | |
| Graham Street Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 2519 N Graham St | open |
| Grilled Cheese Company Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1115 N Brevard St Ste 2 | open | |
| Harriet's Hamburgers | Quick service | Burgers · American | Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard St Stall #6 | open |
| Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 1030 Woodward Ave | open |
| HEX Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1824 Statesville Ave Ste 101 | open |
| HEX Coffee, Kitchen & Natural Wines | Coffee shop · Café · Bar | Coffee | 201 Camp Rd | open |
| Honeysuckle Gelato | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| Ice Cream On Wheels of Charlotte | Dessert · Catering | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1225 Upper Asbury Ave | open |
| Irie Nation Restaurant and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 2729 N Tryon St g | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service | 2729A N Tryon St | open | |
| Joe's Doughs | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 1721 N Davidson St | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Quick service | 4300 N Graham St | open | |
| La Caseta | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 1801 N Graham St #203 | open |
| La Unica | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 900 Nc Music Factory Blvd | open |
| Life is Sweet - Camp North End Life is Sweet - Concord | Dessert | Dessert | 701 Keswick Ave | open |
| Lunaclt | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 3428 N Tryon St | open |
| Mezeh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 340 E 16th St | open |
| Mkeaba Corner Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Caribbean · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1725 N Tryon St | open |
| Moo, Brew & 'Que Music Fest | Bar · Brewery / taproom | 817 Hamilton St | open | |
| Mooney's Lounge | Bar | 2525 N Graham St | open | |
| Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Seafood · American | 3100 Statesville Ave | open |
| Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish - Uptown Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 413 Dalton Ave | open |
| NC Music Factory | Bar | 935 N Graham St | open | |
| Night Swim Coffee Night Swim Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1824 N Brevard St | open |
| Noble Smoke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| NoDa Brewing Company NoDa Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 150 W 32nd St | open | |
| NorthernSouthernComfort | Catering · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2501 N Tryon St | open |
| Oh My Ganache | Dessert | Dessert | 270 Camp Road, ste 103 | open |
| Omegas of Charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 3301 Statesville Ave | open |
| Optimist Hall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1115 N Brevard St | open | |
| Orient Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3200 N Graham St | open |
| Otpst | Café | Coffee | 301 Camp Rd | open |
| Papi Queso | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 1115 N Brevard St Suite #2 | open |
| Pelican’s Snoballs Of Uptown Clt | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1200 N Davidson St | open |
| Petty Thieves Brewing Co | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 413 Dalton Ave Suite B | open | |
| Pier 16 Fish And Chicken Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3726 N Tryon St | open | |
| Pit Road Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 2330 Tipton Dr | open | |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3720 N Tryon St Mecklenburg | open |
| Popbar | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 270 Camp Rd Ste 105 | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4050 N Tryon Street | open |
| Premier Grooming Lounge | Bar | 5108 Reagan Dr | open | |
| Pure Intentions Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2215 N Tryon St Ste A | open |
| Queen City Brewers Festival | Brewery / taproom | 820 Hamilton St | open | |
| Queen City Underground | Bar | 820 Hamilton St | open | |
| Rainbow Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 700 Atando Ave | open |
| Rosie's Coffee & Wine Garden | Café · Coffee shop · Bar | Coffee | 940 N Davidson St | open |
| Saru By Bow Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1801 N Graham St | open | |
| Saucy Vegan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Vegan · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2200 N Brevard St | open |
| Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 701 Keswick Ave #102 | open |
| Small Bar | Bar | 1000 Nc Music Factory Blvd | open | |
| Snow Your Roll | Dessert · Food truck | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2730 N Graham St | open |
| Soul Miner's Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · African | 1801 N Graham St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1901 N Tryon St | open |
| Starlight on 22nd | Bar | 422 E 22nd St | open | |
| Stone Pump & Trench | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 3521 Asbury Ave | open |
| Suarez Bakery & Barra | Bakery | Bakery · Latin American (other) · Cuban | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3807 Statesville Ave | open |
| Surefire Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Chicken / wings | 301 Camp Rd #101 | open |
| Sycamore Brewing - Offices and Production | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 401 W 24th St | open | |
| Tanners Restaurant | Quick service | 2729 N Tryon St | open | |
| Tatsis Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 2328 N Graham St | open |
| Texacali Taco & Tequila Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 900 NC Music Factory Blvd Ste C-1 | open |
| The Dumpling Lady | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| The Exchange Pizza Depot Noda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 150 W 32nd St | open |
| The Factory Cafe Charlotte | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd | open |
| The Naked Tart | Dessert | Dessert | 717 Atando Ave Ste O | open |
| The Spindle Bar | Bar | 1115 N Brevard St | open | |
| The Village Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 3208 N Graham St | open |
| Undercurrent Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1115 N Brevard St #7 | open |
| VBGB Beer Hall and Garden | Bar · Casual dining | 920 Hamilton St | open | |
| Velvet Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Breakfast | 1115 N Brevard St Ste 11 | open |
| Vgbg | Bar · Brewery / taproom | 920 Hamilton St | open | |
| Village Juice and Kitchen Village Juice & Kitchen | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1115 N Brevard St Unit 9 | open |
| Wentworth & Fenn | Bakery | Bakery | 270 Camp Rd Ste 106 | open |
| Wet Willie's | Bar | 900 Seaboard St. | open | |
| Xiao Bao | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1115 N Brevard St Ste 14 | open |
| Zanzibar Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Coffee | 3720 N Tryon St | open |
| Zoewee's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 4112 N Tryon St | open |
| Zukku Sushi CLT | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1115 N Brevard St | open |
| 15th Street Social | Bar | 512 E 15th St Ste B | closed | |
| Bodricks Barbq Rib Tips Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 3701 Statesville Ave | closed |
| Diamond Arcade | Bar | 2729 N Tryon St | closed | |
| Fumar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 413 Dalton Ave | closed | |
| Leah & Louise | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 Camp Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 21 | 20 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 21 | 20 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 25 | 23 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 13 | — | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 12 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 11 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 8 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 7 | — | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 7 | — | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 4 | — | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 6 | — | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 6 | — | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 6 | — | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 23 | 20 | 10 | 9 | — | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 8 | — | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 24 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 11 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 11 | — | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 36 | 30 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 48 | 42 | 15 | 20 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 50 | 42 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 53 | 44 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 7 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 57 | 46 | 16 | 21 | 9 | 9 | NAICS2022 |