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BMIE Market 28804

Buncombe County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020

Profile

Population (current estimate)25,776
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,266 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Households9,135
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±553 · 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 count20,507
2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04
Housing units9,596
2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04
Median household income$88,312
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,203 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Median age43.0
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$1,492
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±130 · 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$566,000
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±37,458 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Land area28.7 sq mi
Census Gazetteer 2020
Restaurants51
2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28804
Restaurants per 10,000 residents21.0
DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such
Restaurant growth, 5-year+24.4%
DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, 10-year+30.8%
DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, 20-year+54.6%
DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, Longest on file+96.2%
DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Projected restaurants, 202851 (range 46–56)
FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.8 per year, r² 0.56) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee
Projected population, 5 years aheadNeeds more ACS years on file
BMIE Market Score74 / 100
MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Consumer Market Score80 / 100
MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Restaurant Opportunity Score66 / 100
MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Market Momentum Score75 / 100
MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why?

Map

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: 74 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
Consumer Market Score79.88040%+31.9
Restaurant Opportunity Score65.96635%+23.1
Market Momentum Score75.27525%+18.8
Health index, advertising, whitespace, competition and risk components join in later versions.

Consumer Market Score: 80 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
Population (ACS)25,7768640%+34.3
Median household income (ACS)88,3127240%+28.7
Households (ACS)9,1358420%+16.8
Percentile-rank composite. No spending model yet: income and size stand in for spending capacity.

Restaurant Opportunity Score: 66 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
10-year restaurant growth30.87135%+25.0
Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room)19.83825%+9.4
Population (ACS)25,7768620%+17.2
Median household income (ACS)88,3127220%+14.3
Whitespace, competition and demand signals are not yet available; this version uses growth, density, size and income only.

Market Momentum Score: 75 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
5-year restaurant growth24.48050%+40.0
10-year restaurant growth30.87130%+21.4
20-year restaurant growth54.66920%+13.7
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 (132)

By cuisine

American 19 · Coffee 19 · Bakery 13 · Dessert 13 · Pizza 13 · Mexican 11 · Asian 6 · Breakfast 6 · Sandwiches 6 · Latin American (other) 5 · BBQ 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Italian 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Burgers 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 3 · Japanese 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Seafood 3 · Steakhouse 2 · Sushi 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Thai 2 · Vegan 2 · Vegetarian 2 · Chicken / wings 1 · Chinese 1 · Filipino 1 · Greek 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vietnamese 1

By type

Restaurant (service type not stated) 75 · Bar 20 · Bakery 15 · Quick service 15 · Café 14 · Coffee shop 13 · Dessert 13 · Casual dining 8 · Brewery / taproom 6 · Juice, smoothie, tea 6 · Specialty food shop 4 · Other 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1 · Food truck 1

NameTypeCuisineAddressStatus
828 Family PizzeriaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Italian946 Merrimon Aveopen
911 Burgers and MoreRestaurant (service type not stated)American202 Stoneridge Blvdopen
Ambrozia Bar & BistroBar1020 Merrimon Aveopen
Asheville Coffee RoastersCoffee shop · Quick service · Specialty food shop · CaféCoffee · Sandwiches85 Weaverville Rdopen
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · BarPizza675 Merrimon Aveopen
Atlanta Bread CompanyOtherSandwiches633 Merrimon Aveopen
Avenue MRestaurant (service type not stated)American791 Merrimon Aveopen
Ay Caramba Mexican Grill & BarCasual dining · BarMexican853 Merrimon Aveopen
Bake ShoppeBakeryBakery146 Weaverville Rdopen
Bellagio BistroRestaurant (service type not stated)American · Italian · Greek133 Weaverville Rdopen
Blue RidgeRestaurant (service type not stated) · BarCajun, Creole, Southern290 Macon Aveopen
Bojangles BojanglesQuick serviceChicken / wings · American127 Weaverville Roadopen
Brueggers Bagels Bruegger's BagelsBakeryBakery · Sandwiches671 Merrimon Aveopen
Butterbug's Baked-to-orderBakeryBakery175 Weaverville Rd Ste Fopen
Bz Taps & GrindersBar640 Merrimon Ave Ste 107open
Cafe IsraelCafé · Juice, smoothie, teaCoffee · Mediterranean · Juice / smoothies229 Murdock Aveopen
Caroline M BakesBakery · DessertBakery · Dessert175 Weaverville Rdopen
Carrot CakeBakery · DessertDessert175 Weaverville Rdopen
Ceci's Culinary TourFood truck961 Merrimon Aveopen
Cecilia's KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated)Breakfast · Latin American (other) · Healthy / salads / bowls870 Merrimon Aveopen
Centreville LuncheonetteCasual diningAmerican · Breakfast204 Weaverville Rdopen
China Wok China Wok, Altavista Va.Restaurant (service type not stated)Chinese · Asian707 Merrimon Aveopen
Chocolate Lab of AshevilleDessertDessert2 Weaverville Rd #201open
Chupacabra Latin CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)Latin American (other) · Mexican50 N Merrimon Ave Ste 101open
Circle in the Square PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza640 Merrimon Aveopen
Coffee LibraryCoffee shop · CaféCoffee9 Chestnut Ridge Aveopen
DayTripBaropen
Dets Thai LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)535 Merrimon Ave Ste Copen
Dogwood Cottage BakingBakeryBakery175 Weaverville Rd Ste Vopen
Domino's Domino's PizzaQuick service · Delivery-focusedPizza460 Weaverville Hwyopen
Domino's PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza840 Merrimon Aveopen
DTK Thai KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated)Thai · Asian535 Merrimon Aveopen
Dunkin' Dunkin'Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · BakeryCoffee · Dessert411 Merrimon Aveopen
Eat More BakeryBakeryBakery547 Elk Park Dr Unit 605open
Eats & Treats CafeCaféCoffee204 Weaverville Rdopen
Eden Out MealsRestaurant (service type not stated)Vegan148C Weaverville Rdopen
Edison, Craft Ales + KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · BarSteakhouse · American · Seafood290 Macon Aveopen
Edna's Of AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated)870 Merrimon Aveopen
El MorralitoQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Mexican251 Weaverville Rdopen
El RanchitoRestaurant (service type not stated)868 Merrimon Aveopen
EldrRestaurant (service type not stated)111 Grovewood Rdopen
Farside Farms MarketJuice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · BakeryJuice / smoothies · Bakery83 Weaverville Rdopen
Favillas Ny pizza and deliRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza640 merrion ave suite 101open
FermentiRestaurant (service type not stated)175 Weaverville Rdopen
Flowermouth Coffee RoasterCoffee shopCoffee96 Weaverville Rd Ste 107open
Frank's Roman PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Italian85 Weaverville Rdopen
Geraldine'sBakeryBakery840 Merrimon Aveopen
Golden FleeceRestaurant (service type not stated)Mediterranean111 Grovewood Rdopen
Grand Central Pizza & DeliRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza640 Merrimon Ave Ste 101open
Granny's KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated)American · Breakfast470 Weaverville Rdopen
Green Sage Cafe Merrimon Green Sage CafeCaféVegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee633 Merrimon Aveopen
High Five Coffee High Five CoffeeCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee2000 Riverside Dropen
HoneyBaked HamRestaurant (service type not stated)707 Merrimon Aveopen
Hunt Brothers PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza35 Brookdale Rdopen
Iron and Oak Brisket CoRestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ · American995 Riverside Dropen
Janese DerroughRestaurant (service type not stated)140 Carter Cove Rdopen
Jeremiah's Italian Ice Jeremiah's Italian IceDessertDessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts705 Merrimon Aveopen
Karma CaféJuice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféJuice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee8 Brookdale Rdopen
La CarretaRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican1435 Merrimon Aveopen
Little D'sBarAmerican · Spanish / tapas952 Merrimon Aveopen
Luella's Bar-B-Que Full Moon BBQRestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American501 Merrimon Aveopen
Mabel BakeryBakery · DessertBakery · Dessert175 Weaverville Rdopen
Master BBQ AVLRestaurant (service type not stated)Filipino · BBQ · American870 Riverside Dropen
McDonald's McDonald'sQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Burgers755 Merrimon Aveopen
MOD Pizza MOD PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated) · Quick servicePizza873 Merrimon Aveopen
Moe's Original BBQ Moe's Original BBQ-Bangor, MERestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American72 Weaverville Rdopen
Montford DeliSpecialty food shop · Quick serviceSandwiches · American1461 Merrimon Aveopen
Mother Ocean Seafood Market and RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Seafood640 Merrimon Aveopen
Mountain Air RoastingCoffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · CaféCoffee · Tea / bubble teaopen
Mountain Horizon Company, IncRestaurant (service type not stated)1461 Merrimon Aveopen
Mountain JavaCoffee shopCoffee870 Merrimon Aveopen
Mountain Madre North AVLRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican791 Merrimon Aveopen
Mr T’s Italian Rainbow CookiesBakeryBakery4 Newbridge Pkwyopen
Mucha empanadasSpecialty food shop · Quick serviceLatin American (other) · Sandwiches207 Weaverville Rdopen
NectarRestaurant (service type not stated)Vegan853 Merrimon Aveopen
Newbridge Cafe'Restaurant (service type not stated)Breakfast150 Weaverville Rdopen
Nick’s GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)American1461 Merrimon Aveopen
Outsider Brewing CompanyBrewery / taproom · Bar939 Riverside Dropen
Papa John's Pizza Papa John's PizzaQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Pizza825A Merrimon Ave Aopen
Pelican's SnoBalls of WoodfinDessert · Restaurant (service type not stated)Dessert235 Weaverville Rdopen
PennyCup Coffee North PennyCup Coffee Co.Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · CaféCoffee · Juice / smoothies857 Merrimon Aveopen
Pennycup SilverlineCoffee shop · CaféCoffee1 Woodfin Aveopen
Pho Real Vietnamese Restaurant North AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated)Vietnamese · Asian640 Merrimon Ave #102open
Pizza Hut Pizza HutQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)PizzaIngles Shopping Ctr, 497 Weaverville Rd Ingles Shopping Ctr.open
Pop Bubble TeaJuice, smoothie, tea · CaféTea / bubble tea · Coffee640 Merrimon Aveopen
Poppy Hand-Crafted PopcornRestaurant (service type not stated) · DessertDessertopen
Postre CaramelsDessertDessert202 Elk Park Dropen
Pot Pie ShopOther · BakeryBakery202 Stone Ridge Blvdopen
QDOBA Mexican EatsRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican1 University Heightsopen
Quench! Wine BistroBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)60 N Merrimon Aveopen
ResproRestaurant (service type not stated)301 Elk Park Dropen
Rise 'n ShineRestaurant (service type not stated)Breakfast640 Merrimon Aveopen
Riverside Rhapsody Beer CompanyBrewery / taproom · Bar995 Riverside Dropen
Romeo's Vegan BurgersQuick service640 Merrimon Ave Unit 203open
RumorsBar7 Beaverdam Rdopen
Rye KnotCasual dining · Brewery / taproom · BarAmerican868 Merrimon Aveopen
Salsarita's Fresh CantinaRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican1 University Heights, Campus Box Office 1300open
Salt Face Mule Brewing Co.Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar450 Weaverville Rdopen
SavoyRestaurant (service type not stated)Italian641 Merrimon Aveopen
Siam Thai RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Thai · Asian100 Stone Ridge Blvdopen
Smokee's Breakfast and LunchRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningBreakfast · American235 Weaverville Rd bopen
Snooks NoseQuick serviceopen
StarbucksCoffee shopCoffee474 Weaverville Rdopen
Starbucks StarbucksCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee915 Merrimon Aveopen
Super SuppersRestaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casualHealthy / salads / bowls660 Merrimon Aveopen
Surf City SeafoodRestaurant (service type not stated) · BarSeafood8 Weaverville Rdopen
Sweet EleganceBakery · DessertBakery · Dessert175 Weaverville Rdopen
Taqueria FastRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)175 Weaverville Rdopen
Tgs Hospitality LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)633 Merrimon Ave Ste Aopen
The Bavarian Restaurant & BiergartenRestaurant (service type not stated)332 Weaverville Rdopen
The Fireplace RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Steakhouse · American287 Weaverville Rdopen
The Guild bar & grillCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · BarAmerican640 Merrimon Aveopen
The Hop Ice Cream CafeDessert · CaféIce cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Coffee640 Merrimon Aveopen
The Local Pizza JointRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza707 Merrimon Aveopen
The Madness- North AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated)Asian · Sushi · Japanese · Burgers1020 Merrimon Ave Ste 104open
The MarketplaceCoffee shop · Quick service · Specialty food shopCoffee · Sandwiches290 Macon Aveopen
The Scarlet BeeBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)Mediterranean853 Merrimon Aveopen
The Village PorchBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)51 N Merrimon Ave Ste 113open
Tienda El Quetzal IncRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)150 Weaverville Rdopen
Tortillas La RegiaBakery · Restaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Bakery175 Weaverville Rdopen
Urban BurritoRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican640 Merrimon Ave Ste 203open
Waking Up TogetherRestaurant (service type not stated)3 Woodfin Aveopen
WakuWaku EateryRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese674 Merrimon Aveopen
Wendy's Wendy'sQuick serviceBurgers · American585 Merrimon Aveopen
Whit's Frozen Custard (North Asheville) Whit's Frozen Custard, Hilliard, OhioDessertIce cream / frozen desserts · Dessert565 Merrimon Aveopen
Woodfin Coffee DepartmentCoffee shop · CaféCoffee126 Elkwood Aveopen
Woodfin TavernBar235 Weaverville Rdopen
Yolo Frozen YogurtDessertIce cream / frozen desserts · Dessert505 Merrimon Aveopen
Zen Sushi Zen SushiRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Sushi · Asian640 Merrimon Aveopen
Zillicoah Beer CompanyBrewery / taproom · Bar870 Riverside Dropen
Home Folks DinerRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningIndian · American1459 Merrimon Aveclosed
Matcha Green Tea By Living QiCaféCoffee959 Merrimon Aveclosed
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
19942626————SIC1987
19952323————SIC1987
19962626————SIC1987
19973333————SIC1987
1998333012162—NAICS1997
1999353213145—NAICS1997
2000383516145—NAICS1997
2001333113144—NAICS1997
2002383617163—NAICS1997
2003343311193—NAICS2002
20043935122031NAICS2002
2005393513193—NAICS2002
2006423911244—NAICS2002
2007453812233—NAICS2002
2008443817201—NAICS2007
2009453715211—NAICS2007
2010504320212—NAICS2007
2011514318223—NAICS2007
2012463818182—NAICS2012
2013483919182—NAICS2012
2014504019192—NAICS2012
2015514318214—NAICS2012
2016534418206—NAICS2012
2017494116205—NAICS2017
2018484119175—NAICS2017
2019534220175—NAICS2017
2020534120183—NAICS2017
2021544423174—NAICS2017
20225747211610—NAICS2022
20236151251511—NAICS2022
U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns, by USPS ZIP 28804. 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
288013.5 mi1622023
288054.9 mi682023
Distance is centroid to centroid (Census Gazetteer). Restaurants: latest ZBP year on file for that ZIP.