BMIE Market 29170
Lexington County, South Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 21,247 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,215 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 8,674 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±504 · 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 | 19,988 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,588 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $74,902 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,083 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.2 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 | $1,129 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±75 · 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 | $212,800 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,149 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 24.5 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 34 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 29170 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 9.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +61.9% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +61.9% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +126.7% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +325.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 37 (range 31–42) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.2 per year, r² 0.72) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 76 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 72 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 70 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 90 / 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 29170. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.72, 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. South Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 318, 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: 76 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 71.5 | 72 | 40% | +28.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 70.0 | 70 | 35% | +24.5 |
| Market Momentum Score | 89.6 | 90 | 25% | +22.4 |
Consumer Market Score: 72 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 21,247 | 82 | 40% | +33.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 74,902 | 55 | 40% | +22.0 |
| Households (ACS) | 8,674 | 83 | 20% | +16.6 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 70 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 61.9 | 86 | 35% | +30.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 16 | 49 | 25% | +12.3 |
| Population (ACS) | 21,247 | 82 | 20% | +16.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 74,902 | 55 | 20% | +11.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 90 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 61.9 | 93 | 50% | +46.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 61.9 | 86 | 30% | +25.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 126.7 | 87 | 20% | +17.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (82)
By cuisine
American 19 · Mexican 11 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 9 · Sandwiches 8 · Pizza 7 · BBQ 6 · Chicken / wings 6 · Coffee 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Burgers 3 · Chinese 3 · Breakfast 2 · Italian 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Asian 1 · Caribbean 1 · Cuban 1 · Dessert 1 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 53 · Quick service 21 · Bar 10 · Casual dining 8 · Food truck 6 · Café 3 · Coffee shop 3 · Other 3 · Dessert 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Bakery 1 · Buffet 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Specialty food shop 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3920 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Antojitos de La Costa | Food truck | 3500 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Applebee's Applebee's Brasil | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 2815 Augusta Rd | open |
| Arringtonparkerbrown, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2236 Airport Blvd | open | |
| Balwinder Krupa Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 704 Old Barnwell Rd Ste A | open | |
| Barbour's Deck N Grill | Casual dining · Bar | BBQ | 113 Kimeric Ct | open |
| Big Cheese Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Pizza | 1266 Main St | open |
| Blimpie Subs & Sandwiches | Other | Sandwiches | 3303 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Bogarts Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2710 Emanuel Church Rd | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3301 Platt Springs Road | open |
| Boze's Restaurant and Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2736 Emanuel Church Rd | open |
| Bricks And Stones Pizza Company Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3234 Augusta Rd Ste 30 | open | |
| Browns KA Bob B Q | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | �Wednesday 11:00-4:00\n�Saturday 11:00-4:30\n \nUS1 METRO MARKET \n3500 Augusta Rd. \nWest Columbia, SC 29170\n\n\n\n\n | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 699 Main St | open |
| Canal Coffee Company Canal Coffee Co. Irmo | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 669 Main St | open |
| Caribe Cuban Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 3813 Augusta Rd | open |
| Carolina Buffet | Buffet | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3122 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Carolina Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3250 Airport Blvd Ste 10 | open | |
| Chance's Bar and Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 2308 Airport Blvd | open |
| Chevy's Sports Bar | Bar | 3902 Platt Springs Rd | open | |
| Chile Caliente LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3313 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| China Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3981 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Chuan Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3234 Augusta Rd | open |
| City Limits Barbeque | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1119 Methodist Park Rd | open |
| Come & Go Nuts | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · BBQ · American | 3500 Augusta Rd | open |
| Delta Cargo Delta Cargo - especialista em supermercados | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3523 Air Commerce Dr | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 3985 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Dunkin' | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3006 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Dunkin' | Quick service · Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 3250 Airport Boulrvard | open |
| El sabor de guerrero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4027 Delree St | open | |
| Golden China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3313 Platt Springs Rd | open | |
| Gregory's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · BBQ | 200 Indian River Dr | open |
| Groucho's Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3250 Airport Blvd Ste 10 | open | |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 209 Wattling Rd | open |
| I Heart Mac & Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2712 Emanuel Church Rd | open | |
| IceCream Taco | Dessert · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Mexican | 2708 Emanuel Church Rd | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3250 Airport Blvd Ste 15 | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2711 Emanuel Church Rd | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2300 Airport Blvd | open |
| La Morenita | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3117 Augusta Rd | open |
| La Pupuseria y Taqueria La Bendición - Food Truck | Food truck | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 3027 Augusta Rd | open |
| Lil' Duck Kombucha | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1119 Methodist Park Road | open | |
| Linda Lou's | Casual dining · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3126 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 2916 Emanuel Church Rd | open |
| Lizard's Thicket | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2240 Airport Blvd | open |
| Mama Henry's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American · Coffee · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 940 Old Barnwell Rd | open |
| Mari’s Pupusas | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | 3500 Augusta Rd | open | |
| New Panda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 677 Main St | open |
| Nick's Gyros and Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 3260 Augusta Rd | open |
| Papa John's Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3937 A, Platt Springs Rd Ste A | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2721A Emanuel Church Rd Lexington | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Pizza Hut | Quick service | 3250 Airport Boulevard | open | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2832 Augusta Rd | open |
| Red Eye Express | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 3250 Airport Blvd | open |
| REDS on Augusta | Bar | 3814 Augusta Highway | open | |
| Restaurante La Bendicion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 1251 Boston Ave | open |
| Riverbank's Bar and Grill | Bar · Casual dining | American | 3250 Airport Blvd | open |
| San Jose Mexican Restaurant San Jose Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3313 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Shack Sportsbar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2341 Airport Blvd | open | |
| Shoney's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2208 B Airport Blvd West | open |
| Silly's Snoballs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 786 Main St | open | |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3955 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| South Congaree House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · American | 714 Main St | open |
| Steve's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 748 Main St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1260 Lexington Dr | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 2236 Airport Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2721 Emmanual Church Rd Ste B | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 681 Main St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 3983 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Take off bar Restraunt & bistro | Casual dining · Bar | 2308 Airport Blvd | open | |
| Taqueria la michoacana | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3500 Augusta Rd | open |
| Taquería La Poblanita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 3315 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Taqueria San Juan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3150 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Taqueria san juan west columbia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2814 Augusta Rd | open |
| The Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 704 Old Barnwell Rd Stop Ngo | open |
| Usconnect Snktm Vend N | Quick service | 2 Base St | open | |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 2208 Airport Blvd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 3949 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3154 Augusta Rd | open |
| Westside Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3814 Augusta Rd | open | |
| What The Fork Let's Eat Mobile Foods | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2814 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Mayberry's Of Springdale Inc | Café | Coffee | 3122 Platt Springs Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 13 | 12 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 21 | 19 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 8 | — | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 11 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 11 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 10 | — | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 10 | — | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 8 | — | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 8 | — | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 6 | — | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 8 | — | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 23 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 24 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 25 | 21 | 10 | 11 | — | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 12 | — | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 24 | 21 | 7 | 13 | — | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 13 | — | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 26 | 23 | 8 | 15 | — | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 29 | 24 | 8 | 16 | — | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 15 | — | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 24 | 21 | 9 | 12 | — | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 27 | 24 | 9 | 12 | — | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 29 | 25 | 10 | 13 | — | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 32 | 28 | 10 | 16 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 37 | 34 | 14 | 18 | — | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 37 | 34 | 14 | 18 | — | 3 | NAICS2022 |