BMIE Market 35226
Jefferson County, Alabama · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 38,588 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,701 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
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| Households | 14,435 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±648 · 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 | 31,471 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 13,209 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $124,516 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±12,056 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 37.7 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 | $1,499 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±94 · 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 | $411,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±13,034 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 17.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 29 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 35226 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 5.1 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +0.0% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +61.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +107.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +107.1% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 43 (range 36–51) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.5 per year, r² 0.67) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 84 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 93 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 88 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 64 / 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 35226. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.67, confidence Medium.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. Alabama and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 471, 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: 84 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 92.6 | 93 | 40% | +37.0 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 87.8 | 88 | 35% | +30.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 63.8 | 64 | 25% | +16.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 93 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 38,588 | 93 | 40% | +37.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 124,516 | 92 | 40% | +36.7 |
| Households (ACS) | 14,435 | 93 | 20% | +18.6 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 88 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 61.1 | 86 | 35% | +30.2 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 7.5 | 82 | 25% | +20.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 38,588 | 93 | 20% | +18.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 124,516 | 92 | 20% | +18.3 |
Market Momentum Score: 64 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 0 | 42 | 50% | +20.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 61.1 | 86 | 30% | +25.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 107.1 | 85 | 20% | +17.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (53)
By cuisine
American 10 · Coffee 8 · Bakery 5 · Asian 4 · Dessert 4 · Mexican 4 · Pizza 4 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 3 · Burgers 2 · Chinese 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Italian 2 · Japanese 2 · Latin American (other) 2 · Sandwiches 2 · Sushi 2 · Chicken / wings 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 33 · Bar 11 · Quick service 10 · Casual dining 7 · Coffee shop 6 · Bakery 5 · Café 5 · Dessert 5 · Specialty food shop 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baba Mediterranean Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Mediterranean | 614 Bristol Ln | open |
| American Deli American DELI | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 5519 Grove Blvd | open |
| B F P Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 757 Shades Mountain Plz | open | |
| Baker's Famous Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 757 Shades Mountain Plz | open |
| Beef's at the Grove Beef 'O' Brady's Fern Creek | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 5519 Grove Blvd | open |
| Bluff Park Diner | Casual dining | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 591 Shades Crest Rd | open |
| Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 815 Shades Crest Rd | open |
| Bojangles | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 485 Southland Drive | open | |
| Brock's At Ross Bridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 4000 Grand Ave | open |
| Chick Fil-A | Quick service | open | ||
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 5658 Grove Blvd | open |
| Daysol Coffee Lab | Coffee shop | Coffee | 759 Shades Mountain Plz | open |
| Escoffee | Café · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert · Bakery | 571 Park Ave | open |
| Esm Hospitality, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5532 Grove Blvd | open | |
| Farrelly's Southern Bar and Kitchen | Casual dining · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 5532 Grove Blvd | open |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5634 Grove Blvd | open |
| Front Porch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2301 Grand Ave #109 | open |
| Frontera Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican | 5651 Grove Blvd | open |
| Gemco Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5519 Grove Blvd | open | |
| Good Neighbor Baking | Bakery | Bakery | 759 Shades Mountain Plz | open |
| Hackfin Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2301 Grand Ave Ste 109 | open | |
| Hometown Fare | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 3599 Market St | open |
| Hoover Girls Softball Hoover Therapeutics Explore Program | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Bar | 3468 Chapel Ln | open | |
| Hoover New China Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2142 Tyler Rd | open | |
| Hoover, AL American Deli | Quick service | 5519 Grove Blvd. #137, Hoover, AL 35226, United States | open | |
| Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 1990 New Patton Chapel Rd | open |
| La Fiesta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 1941 Hoover Ct | open |
| La Paz Ross Bridge La Paz Restaurant & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3623 Market St Ste 201 | open |
| Linger Longer Brews | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 597 Park Ave | open |
| Little Luna Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2142 Tyler Rd | open | |
| Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1960 Braddock Dr | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 5170 Medford Drive | open |
| Mr Chen's Authentic Chinese Cooking | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1917 Hoover Ct | open |
| New China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2141 Tyler Rd | open |
| O Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 5519 Grove Blvd | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5561 Grove Blvd | open |
| Ross Bridge Club House | Bar | open | ||
| Sakana Sushi Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1944 Hoover Ct | open |
| Slane Chocolate | Dessert | Dessert | 2250 Blue Ridge Blvd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 5561 Grove Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 5561 Grove Blvd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 5622 Grove Blvd | open |
| The Boot at the Preserve | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 616 Preserve Pkwy | open | |
| The Casual Pint of The Grove The Casual Pint (Countryside Village) | Bar · Casual dining | 5541 Grove Blvd | open | |
| The Electric - Bluff Park | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | open | |
| The Joyful Food Co. - Hoover | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Healthy / salads / bowls · Bakery | 759 Shades Mountain Plz | open |
| The Park Nutrition | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 585 Shades Crest Rd | open |
| Tip Top Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 588 Shades Crest Rd | open |
| Vecchia Gelato & Cafe | Dessert · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Italian · Coffee | 616 Preserve Pkwy Ste 112 | open |
| Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 610 Preserve Pkwy | open |
| Von's | Bar | 3601 Market St | open | |
| Wild Roast Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 585 Shades Crest Rd | open |
| Wings Plus and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 755 Shades Mountain Plaza | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 16 | 14 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 12 | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 1 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 1 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 21 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 24 | 22 | 6 | 13 | 2 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 1 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 27 | 24 | 5 | 15 | 2 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 32 | 30 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 31 | 29 | 7 | 16 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 36 | 33 | 9 | 16 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 37 | 35 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 36 | 36 | 10 | 19 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 32 | 31 | 9 | 17 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 31 | 29 | 7 | 17 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |