BMIE Market 37916
Knox County, Tennessee · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 15,583 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,088 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,079 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±361 · 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 | 12,507 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 3,066 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $14,925 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,530 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 20.6 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±0 · 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 | $1,236 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±163 · 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 | $269,800 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,768 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 36 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 37916 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 32.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -5.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -2.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +0.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +16.1% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 34 (range 31–36) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.3 per year, r² 0.40) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 34 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 44 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 31 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 23 / 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 37916. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.3 restaurants per year, r² 0.40, 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. Tennessee and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 472, 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: 34 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 44.5 | 44 | 40% | +17.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 30.7 | 31 | 35% | +10.8 |
| Market Momentum Score | 23.4 | 23 | 25% | +5.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 44 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 15,583 | 77 | 40% | +30.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 14,925 | 0 | 40% | +0.1 |
| Households (ACS) | 3,079 | 67 | 20% | +13.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 31 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -2.7 | 22 | 35% | +7.7 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 23.1 | 30 | 25% | +7.5 |
| Population (ACS) | 15,583 | 77 | 20% | +15.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 14,925 | 0 | 20% | +0.1 |
Market Momentum Score: 23 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -5.3 | 22 | 50% | +11.2 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -2.7 | 22 | 30% | +6.6 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 0 | 28 | 20% | +5.6 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (104)
By cuisine
American 14 · Coffee 14 · Sandwiches 14 · Pizza 11 · Mexican 7 · Chicken / wings 6 · Japanese 6 · Burgers 5 · Asian 4 · Sushi 4 · Bakery 3 · Dessert 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Italian 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Thai 2 · BBQ 1 · Breakfast 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Chinese 1 · Greek 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Indian 1 · Latin American (other) 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Seafood 1 · Steakhouse 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 63 · Quick service 25 · Bar 13 · Café 12 · Coffee shop 8 · Casual dining 6 · Dessert 6 · Other 5 · Bakery 4 · Specialty food shop 4 · Delivery-focused 2 · Fast casual 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin Grill & Pizza &pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Pizza · American | 1723 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Beshoy Saman Dba Bebo's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1838 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Bhagya Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2012 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Bojangles Famous Fried Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings | University Way Ave. | open |
| Brenz Pizza Co. Knoxville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1705 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Buakaew Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 823 Melrose Pl | open | |
| BURGERFI- Closed | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1708 Cumberland Avenue | open |
| Cafe at the Arena UT | Other · Specialty food shop · Fast casual · Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | Thompson Boling Arena | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2218 Cumberland Ave | open |
| CAVA CAVA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 1834 Cumberland Avenue | open |
| Chaiyo Thai & Sushi Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Sushi · Japanese · Asian | 601 James Agee St | open |
| Chick-fil-A | Quick service | 1659 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1701 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Coffee 360 | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 111 S 17th St | open |
| Coffee Underground | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches | 713 S 17th St | open |
| Cool Beans Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1817 Lake Ave | open | |
| Crave865 | Dessert · Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 2008 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Cumberland Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1807 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Cumberland House Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 1109 White Ave SW | open |
| D.P. Dough D.P. Dough Virginia Tech | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1823 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza · Chicken / wings | 2104 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Downtown Knoxville - Cumberland Whataburger | Quick service | 1830 Cumberland Avenue Suite 105 | open | |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1527 White Ave | open |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 1311 Cumberland Ave | open |
| El Charro Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 811 22ND St | open |
| Fans of Cookout Cook Out | Quick service | Burgers · BBQ · Hot dogs · American | 2135 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Fayang Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1907 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Firehouse Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1708 W. Cumberland Ave. | open | |
| Fort Sanders Yacht Club | Bar | 721 17th St | open | |
| Fuego | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1723 Cumberland Ave Ste C | open |
| Great Wraps | Other | Sandwiches | 1838 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Gryphon's Coin Laundry Lounge | Bar | 20th St at Highland Ave | open | |
| Gus's Good Times Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 857 Melrose Pl | open |
| Guthrie's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2135 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Hibachi Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1815 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Home Run, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1819 Lake Ave | open | |
| Hookah & Beyond | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 821 Melrose Pl | open |
| House of Dragon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1907 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Hungry Sumo Hibachi House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 609 James Agee St | open |
| Ice Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1527 White Ave | open |
| Idk Foods Crab Shack And More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1927 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies | Bakery · Dessert · Delivery-focused | Bakery · Dessert | 2121 Cumberland Ave #103 | open |
| Jai Dee Thai & Japanese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Sushi · Japanese | 857 Melrose Pl | open |
| Jason's Deli | Specialty food shop · Fast casual · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2120 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1903 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Jody's on the Strip Jody's Donuts & Bakery | Dessert · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · American | 1711 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Just Love Coffee Cafe - Knoxville Just Love Coffee Cafe | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1710 Cumberland Ave | open |
| King Louie Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1840 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Krispy Kreme | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 1710 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Krystal - Closed | Quick service | 1718 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| LiterBoard | Bar | 1848 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Little Caesars Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2010 Cumberland Ave | open |
| McAlister's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1801 Cumberland Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1720 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Mellow Mushroom Mellow Mushroom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 2109 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Melrose Hookah Lounge | Bar | 821 Melrose Pl | open | |
| Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 1800 Cumberland Avenue | open |
| New Here Coffee | Café | Coffee | open | |
| Niro's Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 1823 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Nori Modern Noodle and Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1927 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Oscar's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Pizza | 1840 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Panera Bread | Café | Coffee | 2000 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1819 lake ave | open |
| Pie Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 609 James Agee St | open | |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2126 Forest Avenue | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Pizza · Burgers · Breakfast · American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way SW | open |
| Playa Bowls Playa Bowls | Quick service | 1708 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Poke Bros. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Seafood · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1830 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 1517 White Ave | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 2117 Andy Holt Ave | open |
| Raising Cane's Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1830 Cumberland Avenue | open |
| Ray's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Sandwiches · Coffee | 1413 Circle Dr | open |
| Sahara Mediterranean & Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 609 James Agee St | open |
| Saloon 16 | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Café · Bar | Coffee · American | 1706 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Sawyer's of Knoxville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 701 17th St | open | |
| Smokey's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | open | ||
| Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies | 2111 Volunteer Blvd | open |
| South's Finest Chocolate Factory | Dessert | Dessert | 1060 Worlds Fair Park Dr | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1017 Francis St | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2021 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Stefanos Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1937 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Studio X1 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1931 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service | Sandwiches | 2104 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Sunspot | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 2200 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Sunspot Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1909 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1900 W Cumberland | open |
| Taqueria Mares | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2008 Cumberland Ave | open |
| The Half Barrel | Bar · Casual dining | 1829 Cumberland Ave SW | open | |
| The Hill Bar and Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 1105 Forest Ave | open | |
| The Original Copper Cellar Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 1807 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 2012 Cumberland Avenue | open |
| Tussie Mussie | Bar | 1109 White Ave | open | |
| Uncle Sam's Restaurant & Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 115 17th St SW | open |
| UPerk UTK | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1831 Melrose Ave SW | open |
| Victor's Taco Shop Oscar's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2121 Cumberland Ave #2817 | open |
| VOLume Nightclub | Bar | 1836 Cumberland Ave SW | open | |
| We're Cooking | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers | 1927 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 1816 Cumberland Ave | open | |
| Wings Over Knoxville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1834 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 2024 Cumberland Ave | open |
| Zen Ramen House & Sushi Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | Cumberland Ave | open |
| Hannas Cafe Volume Bar An | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1836 Cumberland Ave | closed | |
| Rising Roll | Café | Coffee | 1502 Cumberland Ave # 170 | closed |
| Squisito Too - Knoxville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1830 Cumberland Ave Ste 103 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 35 | 31 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 31 | 27 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 35 | 31 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 48 | 43 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 44 | 37 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 44 | 35 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 41 | 33 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 40 | 34 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 50 | 41 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 44 | 36 | 14 | 18 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 43 | 37 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 44 | 38 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 47 | 41 | 18 | 20 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 42 | 35 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 45 | 38 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 45 | 39 | 17 | 19 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 45 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 47 | 42 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 46 | 40 | 16 | 22 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 43 | 37 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 44 | 38 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 46 | 40 | 11 | 26 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 42 | 37 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 43 | 37 | 10 | 22 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 44 | 38 | 11 | 22 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 43 | 36 | 10 | 20 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 46 | 38 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 43 | 35 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 45 | 35 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 46 | 36 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2022 |