BMIE Market 28215
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 66,674 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,331 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 24,260 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,076 · 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 | 53,629 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 20,940 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $71,162 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,911 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 34.9 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 | $1,449 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±55 · 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 ±12,240 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 28.9 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 46 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28215 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 5.2 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +31.4% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +84.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +100.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +155.6% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 55 (range 51–59) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.0 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 | 82 / 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 | 82 / 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 28215. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.0 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: 82 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 79.0 | 79 | 40% | +31.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 82.0 | 82 | 35% | +28.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 85.2 | 85 | 25% | +21.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 79 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 66,674 | 99 | 40% | +39.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 71,162 | 49 | 40% | +19.5 |
| Households (ACS) | 24,260 | 99 | 20% | +19.8 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 82 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 84 | 89 | 35% | +31.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 6.9 | 85 | 25% | +21.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 66,674 | 99 | 20% | +19.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 71,162 | 49 | 20% | +9.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 85 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 31.4 | 84 | 50% | +41.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 84 | 89 | 30% | +26.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 100 | 82 | 20% | +16.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (91)
By cuisine
American 22 · Chicken / wings 12 · Asian 7 · Latin American (other) 7 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 6 · Chinese 6 · Pizza 6 · Sandwiches 6 · Bakery 5 · Coffee 5 · Mexican 5 · African 4 · Burgers 4 · Dessert 4 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Italian 3 · Japanese 3 · BBQ 1 · Breakfast 1 · Caribbean 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Seafood 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Sushi 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vegan 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 53 · Quick service 28 · Dessert 7 · Bakery 6 · Casual dining 6 · Café 5 · Specialty food shop 5 · Coffee shop 4 · Juice, smoothie, tea 4 · Bar 3 · Food truck 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AfriCan Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 6024 The Plaza Ste A | open |
| American Deli American DELI | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 3126 Milton Rd | open |
| Best China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 9601 Brookdale Dr Ste 100 | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 4435 The Plaza | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 9501 Stafford Rd | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 11420 Beaver Farms Road | open |
| Bonapart's Restuarant | Casual dining | American | 1600 Purser Dr | open |
| Brad’s Coffee Bar | Café | Coffee | 5800 N Sharon Amity Rd Ste C | open |
| Bw Sweets Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 5820 E W T Harris Blvd | open |
| Capriccio Pizza and Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 9611 Brookdale Dr | open |
| Charlotte 4, NC American Deli | Quick service | 3126 Milton Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215, United States | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 9355 Sullivan Vale Ln | open |
| Chicken King Chicken King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Chicken / wings | 7016 E W.T. Harris Blvd | open |
| Chin Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4420 The Plaza setD | open |
| China Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 8016 Cambridge Commons Dr | open |
| Cook Out | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 5715 N Sharon Amity Rd | open |
| Dairi-O of Harrisburg Dairi-O | Quick service · Dessert | American · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5237 Farmington Ridge Pkwy | open |
| Deli El Salvador Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 6903 E W T Harris Blvd | open |
| Deshi sweets and desserts | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3029 Decapolis Dr | open |
| Doña Ana Deli & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 6129 The Plaza | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 9396 Sullivan Vale Ln | open |
| El rincón de los caprichos | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 6307 The Plaza | open |
| Enat Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4450 The Plaza Ste d | open |
| Finca Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 10132 Harrisburg Rd | open |
| Floyd's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1820 Milton Rd | open | |
| Fonda Las Tarascas. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6308 The Plaza | open |
| Fortune Cookie V Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 7320 The Plaza A | open |
| Golden Gate Chinese Fast Food | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 5708 N Sharon Amity Rd | open |
| Gray A.I. | Bar | 9611 Brookdale Dr | open | |
| Grover's Grubberia - Grill & Bar | Casual dining · Bar | American | 9205 Castle Garden Ln | open |
| Guate Linda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 6016 The Plaza | open |
| H&R NUTRITION | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Tea / bubble tea | 5800 N Sharon Amity Rd | open |
| Hardee's Hardee's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4201 East W.T.Harris Blvd | open |
| Herbalife North Healthii Blend Nutrition | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 6024 The Plaza suit. B | open |
| Hip Hop Smoothies | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 5800 N Sharon Amity Rd Ste H | open |
| Island Flavors II Restaurant and Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 6307 The Plaza | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 9384 Sullivan Vale Lane | open |
| Johnny Evan's bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5427 N Sharon Amity Rd | open | |
| José restaurante | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | 6129 The Plaza | open | |
| Karrington Media Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 13534 Plaza Road Ext # 107 | open | |
| Ken international African Market | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 6307 The Plaza | open |
| Kilimanjaro Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Halal / kosher | 4450 The Plaza | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 2824 Milton Rd | open |
| L & F Company Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9601 Brookdale Dr Ste 101 | open | |
| Lang Van | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 3019 Shamrock Dr | open |
| LeeAnn's Deli Food Truck and Catering | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Food truck | Sandwiches | 5426 N Sharon Amity Rd | open |
| Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 4450 The Plaza Unit e | open |
| Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 7008 E W.T. Harris Blvd #3 | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service | 4100 Bellingham Ln | open | |
| McDonald's | Quick service | 10720 Woodland Beaver Rd | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 5800 E Wt Harris Blvd | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10720 Woodland Beaver Rd | open | |
| Mert's Heart & Soul | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 5600 The Plaza | open |
| Mi Envio Cargo Express Charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3141 Amity Ct | open | |
| Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish Cambridge Commons Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 8006 Cambridge Commons Dr | open |
| Novas ice cream | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Pizza · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Italian · Dessert | 7008 E W.T. Harris Blvd | open |
| Panda's Den | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 5724 E W.T. Harris Blvd E | open |
| Papa John's Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6035 Hickory Grove Rd | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8016 Cambridge Commons Dr | open |
| Parkway House Family Restaurant Parkway House Hickory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 5821 E W T Harris Blvd | open |
| Pokebowl Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9621 Brookdale Dr Ste 100 | open | |
| Pollo Campero Pollo Campero USA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Latin American (other) | 5727 N Sharon Amity Rd | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 6107 The Plaza | open |
| Qdoba Qdoba | Quick service | 12809 Albermarle Rd | open | |
| Restaurante Y Panaderia Salvadorena | Bakery | Latin American (other) · Bakery | 5724 E W.T. Harris Blvd | open |
| Rita’s of 5820 E. W. T. Harris Blvd-Charlotte NC Rita's Italian Ice | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | open | |
| Rubio Enterprises | Bakery | Bakery | 6127 The Plaza | open |
| Senor Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1910 Milton Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 6021 Hickory Grove Rd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Bakery | 9641 Brookdale Dr | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 9611 Brookdale Dr Suite 300 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 7008-22 E W T Harris Blvd | open |
| Tacos el charro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 8712 Pence Rd | open |
| Teddy's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 5820 E W.T. Harris Blvd Ste K | open |
| Teriyaki Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 7008 E W T Harris Blvd Ste 24 | open |
| Teriyaki Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | Teriyaki Express, 7008 E W.T. Harris Blvd #24 | open |
| Tima African Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 4438 The Plaza | open |
| Tony's Deli Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 1910 Milton Rd | open |
| Track House Productions | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5732 Susan Dr Ste B | open | |
| Tres Tacos Don Chava | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | open | |
| Veganeats.clt | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 5427 N Sharon Amity Rd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 10910 Woodland Beaver Rd | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 7920 Cambridge Commons Dr | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5801 N. Sharon Amity Rd | open |
| Why Not Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Pizza · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 7008 E W T Harris Blvd Ste 1 | open |
| Willie's Wieners | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Burgers | 4904 Banfshire Rd | open |
| Wings and Tings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · BBQ · American | 5708 N Sharon Amity Rd | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 5820 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite K | open |
| Wonder churros US | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8712 Pence Rd | open | |
| Mama Lilia S Soul Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 6307 The Plaza | closed |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 7008 E W T Harris Blvd Ste 22 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 28 | 26 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 2 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 32 | 26 | 10 | 13 | 2 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 12 | 2 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 2 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 27 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 2 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 34 | 31 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 33 | 31 | 9 | 21 | 1 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 30 | 27 | 9 | 18 | — | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 34 | 29 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 18 | — | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 36 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 30 | 28 | 12 | 16 | — | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 32 | 30 | 15 | 15 | — | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 24 | 23 | 10 | 13 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 26 | 25 | 11 | 14 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 16 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 31 | 28 | 11 | 17 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 39 | 35 | 15 | 20 | — | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 34 | 33 | 12 | 19 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 37 | 35 | 13 | 21 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 42 | 38 | 15 | 22 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 42 | 37 | 15 | 21 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 49 | 41 | 17 | 22 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 48 | 45 | 18 | 23 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 52 | 46 | 18 | 25 | 3 | — | NAICS2022 |