BMIE Market 28805
Buncombe County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 19,993 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,919 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 8,224 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±739 · 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 | 17,620 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 9,221 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $75,151 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,648 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 45.0 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4 · 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 | $1,347 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±87 · 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 | $412,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±34,560 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 26.5 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 68 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28805 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 42.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -5.6% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +9.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | -10.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +41.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 74 (range 65–83) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.6 per year, r² 0.17) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 54 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 71 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 50 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 31 / 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 28805. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.17, confidence Low.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: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 71.1 | 71 | 40% | +28.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 50.3 | 50 | 35% | +17.6 |
| Market Momentum Score | 30.5 | 31 | 25% | +7.6 |
Consumer Market Score: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 19,993 | 81 | 40% | +32.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 75,151 | 55 | 40% | +22.1 |
| Households (ACS) | 8,224 | 82 | 20% | +16.4 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 50 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 9.7 | 54 | 35% | +18.8 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 34.0 | 17 | 25% | +4.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 19,993 | 81 | 20% | +16.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 75,151 | 55 | 20% | +11.1 |
Market Momentum Score: 31 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -5.6 | 22 | 50% | +11.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 9.7 | 54 | 30% | +16.1 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | -10.5 | 17 | 20% | +3.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (150)
By cuisine
American 34 · Sandwiches 16 · Coffee 12 · Mexican 11 · Pizza 10 · Breakfast 9 · Asian 8 · Bakery 7 · Japanese 6 · Burgers 5 · Chinese 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Italian 5 · Chicken / wings 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Seafood 4 · Steakhouse 4 · Sushi 4 · BBQ 3 · Dessert 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · Greek 2 · Indian 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Thai 2 · European 1 · French 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 94 · Quick service 28 · Bar 15 · Casual dining 15 · Café 10 · Coffee shop 9 · Dessert 9 · Bakery 7 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Other 5 · Buffet 3 · Food truck 3 · Fast casual 2 · Specialty food shop 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Muse Too | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Applebee's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 115 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Arby's Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 1350 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Arby's | Quick service | 1435 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Asheville, NC - The Peaks Blaze Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 15 Peaks Center Ln, Suite 55 | open |
| Asian Golden Buffet | Buffet | Asian · Chinese | 84 Mineral Springs Rd | open |
| Auntie Anne's Auntie Anne's | Bakery · Quick service | Bakery | 3 S Tunnel Rd Spc B8 | open |
| Bebettes Beignets & Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 211 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Beer City Cup | Bar | City of Asheville John B Lewis Soccer Fields, 439 Azalea Rd E | open | |
| Biryani Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 129 Bleachery Blvd | open |
| Blaze Pizza Blaze Pizza | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 15 Peaks Center Ln | open |
| Blaze Pizza Blaze Pizza | Quick service | Pizza | 321 New Haw Creek Rd | open |
| Blimpie | Other | Sandwiches | 605 Swannanoa River Rd | open |
| Bmsl Properties Nc Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 80 S Tunnel Rd Ste 60 | open | |
| Bojangles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1338 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Bonefish Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 105 C River Hills Road | open |
| Bonito Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 4 Tunnel Road | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 85 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Cafe Azalea | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1011 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Cafe Wooday | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 22 Cottage Dr | open |
| Camille's Sidewalk Cafe | Other | Sandwiches | 3 S Tunnel Rd Ste Kk14 | open |
| Carrabba's Italian Grill Carrabba's Italian Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 10 Buckstone Place | open |
| Charley's Grilled Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Charleys Cheesesteaks Charleys Cheesesteaks | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Charleys Philly Steaks Charleys Philly Steaks | Quick service | Sandwiches | 3 South Tunnel Rd, FC #1 | open |
| Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 106 Bleachery Blvd | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 21 Peaks Center Ln | open |
| Chicken Salad Chick | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Chili's Chili's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 253 Tunnel Rd. | open |
| China Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Cicis Asheville | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 148 S Tunnel Rd Ste D | open |
| Classical Chinese Medicine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 820 Riceville Rd | open |
| Cocula Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1297 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Other · Dessert | Sandwiches · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 129 Bleachery Blvd, Ste S | open |
| Cook Out Cook Out | Quick service | American · Burgers | 251 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Copper Crown | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1011 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Coral Bay Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 164 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Corner Kitchen Ashville, NC | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Coffee | open | |
| Cornerstone | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 102 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Crab Du Jour - Asheville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 115 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 34 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Creekside Taphouse | Casual dining · Bar | 8 Beverly Rd | open | |
| Dairy Queen | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 26 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Divine Wine | Bar · Winery / distillery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1011 Tunnel Rd Ste 110 | open | |
| Dj's Diner | Casual dining | American | 1360 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Dobra Tea East | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1011 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1269 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Don Pablos Mexican Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Dr Shaun O'hearn Dds Pa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1445 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| East Asheville Neo Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4 S Tunnel Rd Ste 750 | open | |
| East Village Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Mediterranean · Greek | 1177 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Emerson's Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Famous Toastery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 4 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Filo Pastries and Post 70 Indulgence Bar | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1155 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Firehouse Subs | Quick service | 105 River Hills Rd Ste B | open | |
| Firehouse Subs Tunnel Rd Firehouse Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 168 Tunnel Rd Ste 10 | open |
| Flor Del Rio | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 615 Swannanoa River Road | open |
| Foo Enterprise | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 45 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Food Court | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Frank's Roman Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 90 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Genji Sushi Bars Kenilworth Allegro Coffee Company | Coffee shop · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Tea / bubble tea · Sushi | 4 S Tunnel Rd Ste 100 | open |
| Get Vocal Entertainment Llc The Social | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1078 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Great American Cookies Great American Cookies | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Guacamoles & Beer Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 90 S Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Happy Jack's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Sandwiches · Coffee | 84 Mineral Springs Rd | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 245 Tunnel Rd | open |
| India Garden Restaurant | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 80 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 253 Tunnel Rd. | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 104A River Hills Road | open |
| La Feria | Dessert | Dessert | 3 S Tunnel Rd Ste C-2 | open |
| La Rumba Restaurant Latino | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 105 River Hills Rd | open |
| Layered by Lex | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 171 New Haw Creek Rd | open |
| Little Pearl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · BBQ · American | 15 Peaks Center Ln | open |
| LongHorn Steakhouse LongHorn Steakhouse | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 3 Restaurant Ct | open |
| Los Tacotes | Food truck | Mexican | 1410 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Mama's and Beer | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1235 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Mcalister's Deli | Other | Sandwiches | 3 S Tunnel Rd Ste F-5 | open |
| McDonald's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open | |
| McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1103 Tunnel Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 51 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Mh & Jl Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1297 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Mikado Japanese Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 45 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Moes Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 15 Peaks Center Lane | open |
| Mr Tea Asian Bistro LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Neo Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Mexican | 4 S Tunnel Rd, Ste 750 | open |
| O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2 Kenilworth Knls | open |
| Olive Garden Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 121 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 30 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express México | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 3 South Tunnel Road #m-2 | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express México | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 54 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Fast casual | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 40 Peaks Center Ln | open |
| Papa's and Beer | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 17 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Papas Express Asheville Mall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3 S Tunnel Rd FC-1 | open |
| Pc Hcreek Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6 Beverly Rd | open | |
| PennyCup Coffee Haw Creek | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 6 Beverly Rd | open |
| Pepperoni's Gourmet Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1115 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 790-c Fairview Rd Buncombe | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1115 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Planet Smoothie Planet Smoothie | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Pomodoros Greek & Italian Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Italian · Greek | 1070 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Red Lobster Red Lobster | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 139 Tunnel Rd | open |
| RendezVous | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 184 New Haw Creek Rd | open |
| Rivers edge 605 swannanoa river road Asheville nc 28805 | Quick service | American | 605 Swannanoa River Rd | open |
| Root Bar | Bar | 1410 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| Ruby's Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 251 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Ruby's BBQ Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 8 Beverly Rd | open |
| Samantha Kate Pollack Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1070-1 Tunnel Rd Ste 10-307 | open | |
| Sbarro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1001 Tunnel Road | open |
| South Of Philly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4 S Tunnel Rd Ste 600 | open |
| Southeast Biz Parters Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 129 Bleachery Blvd Ste M | open | |
| Spirits On The River | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 571 Swannanoa River Rd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 115 River Hills Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 29 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1141 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Steels Creek | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | open | |
| Subway Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 3 S Tunnel Rd Ste Fc5 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 68 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Suwana Asian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai · Sushi · Japanese | 45 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Suwanas Thai Orchid | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 148 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Sweeter than sweet Sweetie Pie | Dessert · Food truck · Bakery | Bakery | 5 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | 1320 Tunnel Rd. | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 67 Tunnel Road | open |
| Teriyaki Japan Sarku Japan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| The Döner- Kebabs & Falafel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| The Hound | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 2 Tunnel Rd | open |
| The Peaks Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 15 Peaks Center Ln Ste 40 | open | |
| The Smokin' Onion | Food truck | 4110 Verde Vista Cir | open | |
| The Social | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1078 Tunnel Rd | open | |
| The Whale :: Outpost The Whale :: West Asheville | Bar · Brewery / taproom | 2 Beverly Rd | open | |
| Towne House Fried Pies | Bakery | Bakery | 237 Parker Rd # A | open |
| Udon Sushi & Noodle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Noodles / ramen / pho | 129 Bleachery Blvd | open |
| Ultimate Ice Cream Company | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1070 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Urban Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 129 Bleachery Blvd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 1444 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 171 Tunnel Rd | open |
| White Duck Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican | 16 Mimosa Cir | open |
| Wild Wok Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 3 S Tunnel Rd | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 168 Tunnel Road, Unit 40 | open |
| Woodfire Bar & Grille | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 1450 Tunnel Rd | open |
| WOW Nutrition | Loaded Teas & Protein Shakes Asheville | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1078 Tunnel Rd E | open |
| Yaya's Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 29 Scenic Dr | open |
| Yoshida Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 611 Tunnel Rd Ste B | open |
| Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1333 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Zella's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 611 Tunnel Rd | open |
| Airport Rd. # 2008 Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 245 Tunnel Rd | closed | |
| Kafe Neo Espresso Bar | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 75 Swannanoa River Rd | closed |
| Rolled And Roasted | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3 S Tunnel Rd # Ksk-12 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 50 | 48 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 56 | 55 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 60 | 58 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 61 | 60 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 68 | 67 | 37 | 25 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 72 | 70 | 42 | 24 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 75 | 73 | 44 | 26 | 2 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 68 | 66 | 43 | 20 | 2 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 74 | 72 | 42 | 24 | 4 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 79 | 76 | 44 | 26 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 73 | 70 | 39 | 26 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 78 | 72 | 39 | 28 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 74 | 71 | 37 | 27 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 70 | 68 | 36 | 23 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 69 | 66 | 35 | 22 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 69 | 68 | 36 | 21 | 8 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 75 | 74 | 37 | 24 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 70 | 69 | 32 | 26 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 70 | 69 | 35 | 26 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 65 | 62 | 31 | 24 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 67 | 64 | 35 | 22 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 69 | 65 | 35 | 23 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 69 | 66 | 35 | 23 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 72 | 68 | 36 | 24 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 76 | 72 | 37 | 24 | 10 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 84 | 78 | 37 | 28 | 11 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 80 | 75 | 34 | 30 | 9 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 71 | 68 | 32 | 25 | 10 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 67 | 64 | 33 | 23 | 7 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 73 | 68 | 34 | 24 | 9 | — | NAICS2022 |