BMIE Market 36609
Mobile County, Alabama · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 23,820 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,354 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 11,115 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±640 · 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 | 25,846 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 12,815 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $49,830 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,853 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 35.3 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 | $1,087 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±36 · 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 | $205,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±13,407 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 38 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 36609 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 16.3 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -13.6% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -20.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | -9.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | -19.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 35 (range 29–40) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.8 per year, r² 0.51) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 40 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 57 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 37 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 16 / 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 36609. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.8 restaurants per year, r² 0.51, 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: 40 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 57.1 | 57 | 40% | +22.9 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 36.8 | 37 | 35% | +12.9 |
| Market Momentum Score | 15.5 | 16 | 25% | +3.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 57 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 23,820 | 84 | 40% | +33.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 49,830 | 15 | 40% | +5.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 11,115 | 88 | 20% | +17.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 37 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -20.8 | 13 | 35% | +4.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 16.0 | 49 | 25% | +12.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 23,820 | 84 | 20% | +16.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 49,830 | 15 | 20% | +2.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 16 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -13.6 | 16 | 50% | +8.2 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -20.8 | 13 | 30% | +4.0 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | -9.5 | 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 (91)
By cuisine
American 15 · Asian 8 · Coffee 8 · Pizza 7 · Seafood 6 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Mexican 5 · Sandwiches 5 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 4 · Chicken / wings 4 · Japanese 4 · Chinese 3 · Dessert 3 · Italian 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Vietnamese 3 · Bakery 2 · Burgers 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · BBQ 1 · Breakfast 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 1 · Indian 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Sushi 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 53 · Quick service 16 · Café 8 · Bar 7 · Casual dining 7 · Dessert 6 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Food truck 4 · Bakery 3 · Coffee shop 2 · Specialty food shop 2 · Other 2
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Flavors | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 4701 Airport Blvd | open |
| Albadia Mediterranean Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 257 Azalea Rd | open | |
| All Sports Bar & Billiards | Bar | 3408 Pleasant Valley Rd | open | |
| All Sports Bar & Grill | Bar | 3408 Pleasant Valley Rd | open | |
| Allsports Bar and Billiards | Bar | 4055 Cottage Hill Rd | open | |
| Bay Life Nutrition Llc | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1956 S University Blvd Ste F | open |
| Bella Italia Restaurante Bella Italia | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 4715 Airport Blvd | open |
| BIG A's Bando Brunch•Bar•Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 326 Azalea Rd | open |
| Big Time Diner | Casual dining | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4936 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Biryani Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 758 Downtowner Blvd | open |
| Bloomin Lollipops | Dessert | Dessert | 6360 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Bojangles Bar and Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 260 Azalea Rd | open |
| Briquettes Steakhouse Briquettes Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 901 Montlimar Dr | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3949 Government Blvd | open |
| Carolina Clouds | Bar | 5047 Cottage Hill Rd | open | |
| Chatime Mobile Chatime USA | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 6300 Grelot Rd | open |
| Church's Chicken Church's Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 5017 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Dess’ Treat World LLC | Bakery | Bakery | 260 Azalea Rd | open |
| E Wing House | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1956 S University Blvd | open |
| El Rincon Tacos & Margaritas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1956 S University Blvd | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 6300 Grelot Rd | open |
| Foosackly's Foosackly's Semmes | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 310 University Blvd S | open |
| Fox's Pizza Den | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3959 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Frontline Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 951 Downtowner Blvd | open |
| Garden Grill and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 828 W I65 Service Rd S | open | |
| Golden Dragon Chinese Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3959 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Grand Bay Restaurants, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6300 Grelot Rd Ste G213 | open | |
| Grits And Grub | Food truck | 5401 Cottage Hill Rd Ste D | open | |
| Home | Bar | open | ||
| Hungry Howie's Pizza Hungry Howie's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6353 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Ichiban sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 3959 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Jefe Paletas | Dessert | Mexican · Latin American (other) · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5301 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Jim Barnes Enterprises | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 6110 Grelot Rd | open |
| Kai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian · Sushi | 5045 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Kan Zaman Cafe | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Mediterranean | 326 Azalea Rd | open |
| Kona Ice of Mobile, Baldwin & Hurley Kona Ice | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Kelly Services, 1110 Montlimar Dr | open | |
| La Cocina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 830 W I65 Service Rd S | open |
| Lenny's Sub Shop | Other | Sandwiches | 257 Azalea Rd | open |
| Lickin Good Donuts | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee | 6305 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Lion Pryde Muay Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 857 Downtowner Blvd Ste F | open | |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 6300 Grelot Rd Ste N | open |
| Little Tokyo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 6358 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Louise Deluxe Kitchen & Catering | Food truck | 712 Oak Circle Dr E | open | |
| Louisi•Bama Cajun Cuisine | Food truck | 326 Azalea Rd | open | |
| Love's Seafood - Azalea Rd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 308 Azalea Rd | open |
| Mandarin Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1956 S University Blvd | open |
| Marco's Pizza Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 5055 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Mariner Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican | 6201 Hickory Ln | open |
| Mars Hill Cafe | Café | Coffee · American | 1087 Downtowner Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 367 Azalea Rd | open |
| Meat Boss Cottage Hill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 5401 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Melt n Drizzle | Dessert · Coffee shop · Café | Dessert · Coffee | 330 S University Blvd | open |
| Micheli's Cafe | Café | Coffee | 6358 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Mikato Japanese Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 364 Azalea Rd | open |
| Naman's International Foods | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 306 S University Blvd | open |
| Osaka Japanese restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3827 Airport Blvd Rd | open | |
| Panda Haven | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 6300 Grelot Rd | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5212 Cottage Hill Rd Ste C | open |
| Pho 88 Pho 88 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 395 Azalea Rd | open |
| Pho-N-Rice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 1956 S University Blvd | open |
| PigFish Seafood- University | Specialty food shop | Seafood | 306 S University Blvd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1956 S University Mobile | open |
| Pot Au Pho Mobile AL | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 464 Azalea Rd | open |
| Quickly | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Coffee | 5033 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Restaurante Guatemalteco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 396 Azalea Rd | open |
| Sabor Latino | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 4701 Airport Blvd Ste 280 | open |
| Sandbar Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1956 S University Blvd Ste B | open |
| Sharetea Sharetea Malaysia | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies | 468 Azalea Rd | open |
| Shree Laxmi Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6305 Cottage Hill Rd | open | |
| Simply Sweet Shoppe | Bakery | Bakery | 6207 Cottage Hill Rd Ste B | open |
| Smoothie King Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 310-B S. University Blvd. | open |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 951 Montlimar Drive | open |
| Special Event Staffing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1201 Montlimar Dr Ste 500 | open | |
| Spice Wing Cottage Hill Rd Spice Wing Webster | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 5045 Cottage Hill Rd Suite 5045-G | open |
| Steak and Eggs | Quick service | Steakhouse | 812 S Beltline Hwy | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 6305 Cottage Hill Rd #A | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1956E S University Blvd Ste E | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 6301 Cottage Hill Road | open |
| The Jamaican Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 462 Azalea Rd | open | |
| The Purple Cafe | Bar | 326 Azalea Rd | open | |
| Three Fingers, Inc. Dba Foosacklys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 324 S University Blvd | open | |
| TraePay's Snacks & Sno-Balls | Dessert | 318 Azalea Rd | open | |
| Ttbn Investments Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 464 Azalea Rd | open | |
| Valentino's Italian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 396 Azalea Rd 396 | open |
| Vibez Cocktails And Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 326 Azalea Rd | open | |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 5011 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Wingfingers Wingfingers | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 6321 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Winnie's Play Cafe | Café | Coffee | 6368 Cottage Hill Rd | open |
| Yummi Crab Mobile | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 840 Montlimar Dr | open |
| Maruti Llc #1 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5055 Cottage Hill Rd | closed | |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 3957 Cottage Hill Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 53 | 47 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 45 | 42 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 51 | 47 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 51 | 46 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 49 | 45 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 44 | 41 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 42 | 39 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 40 | 38 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 42 | 39 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 45 | 42 | 14 | 25 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 46 | 42 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 45 | 44 | 16 | 26 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 44 | 41 | 15 | 24 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 48 | 43 | 16 | 25 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 48 | 42 | 16 | 24 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 49 | 44 | 17 | 25 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 49 | 42 | 16 | 23 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 50 | 46 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 50 | 48 | 17 | 29 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 50 | 48 | 15 | 32 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 42 | 41 | 13 | 27 | 1 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 45 | 44 | 17 | 26 | 1 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 45 | 43 | 15 | 26 | 2 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 50 | 48 | 16 | 28 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 47 | 44 | 14 | 27 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 48 | 45 | 16 | 26 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 44 | 41 | 15 | 23 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 49 | 39 | 15 | 20 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 42 | 37 | 14 | 19 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 43 | 38 | 11 | 23 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |