BMIE Market 46217
Marion County, Indiana · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 36,917 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,562 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 13,865 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±906 · 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 | 29,358 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 12,039 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $92,029 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,406 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 36.7 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 | $1,324 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±104 · 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 | $244,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,014 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 21.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 32 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 46217 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 11.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +6.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -11.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +10.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | -18.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 30 (range 26–35) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.2 per year, r² 0.06) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 85 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 59 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 45 / 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 46217. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.06, 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. Indiana and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 606, 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: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 85.5 | 85 | 40% | +34.2 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 59.1 | 59 | 35% | +20.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 45.0 | 45 | 25% | +11.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 85 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 36,917 | 93 | 40% | +37.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 92,029 | 75 | 40% | +30.0 |
| Households (ACS) | 13,865 | 92 | 20% | +18.4 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 59 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -11.1 | 18 | 35% | +6.2 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 8.7 | 78 | 25% | +19.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 36,917 | 93 | 20% | +18.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 92,029 | 75 | 20% | +15.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 45 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 6.7 | 63 | 50% | +31.7 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -11.1 | 18 | 30% | +5.3 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 10.3 | 40 | 20% | +8.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (80)
By cuisine
Mexican 13 · American 10 · Pizza 9 · Burgers 6 · Dessert 6 · Bakery 4 · Sandwiches 4 · Breakfast 3 · Coffee 3 · Italian 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Asian 2 · Chinese 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · European 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Indian 1 · Japanese 1 · Juice / smoothies 1 · Seafood 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 48 · Quick service 18 · Bar 15 · Casual dining 7 · Dessert 7 · Bakery 6 · Other 3 · Coffee shop 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Café 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Specialty food shop 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ’s Tavern and BBQ | Casual dining · Bar | 3446 Mt Vernon Pl | open | |
| All American Club House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3951 S Meridian St | open | |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1720 W Thompson Rd | open |
| Aroma Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4505 S Harding St | open |
| Baileys At Bluff | Bar | 1350 W Southport Rd | open | |
| Bams Lounge | Bar | 514 Meadowridge Trail | open | |
| Barlo's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1345 W Southport Rd | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 8923 South Meridian St | open | |
| Boyden's Southside Bakery | Bakery · Specialty food shop · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3953 S Meridian St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 7801 S Meridian St | open |
| Bynum's Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 3850 S Meridian St | open |
| Caplingers Fresh Catch Caplinger's Fresh Catch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 7620 S Meridian St | open |
| China Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2310 W Southport Rd | open |
| Cinco de Mayo Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7710 S Meridian St | open |
| Cinnabon Cinnabon | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1720 W. Thompson Road | open |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Dessert · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 7639 S Meridian St | open |
| Denny's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 1720 W Thompson Rd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1350 West Southport Rd | open |
| Don Cuervo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2222 W Southport Rd Ste a | open |
| Don Gusto's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3960 S Meridian St | open |
| E & M Estate | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 4047 S Meridian St | open |
| Edelweiss Restaurant | Bar | German / Eastern European · European | 8602 S Meridian St | open |
| Espresso Enterprises | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1930 W Banta Rd Ste C | open |
| Fiesta Ranchera | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1450 W Southport Rd | open |
| Freddies Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 1345 W Southport Rd | open | |
| Gallagher's II | Bar | 2310 W Southport Rd | open | |
| Good Times Bar and Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8916 S Meridian St | open | |
| Greek's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1345 W Southport Rd | open |
| Hardee's Hardee's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 8015 S Meridian St | open |
| Hardee's Hardee's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5016 Harding Ln | open |
| Hibachi Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8923 S Meridian St | open | |
| Hong Kong Restaurant | Chinese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1345 W Southport Rd | open |
| Hotcakes Emporium | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 6845 Bluff Rd | open |
| Imagine Cupcakes and More | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | 8914 S Meridian St | open |
| Imbi Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 7624 S Meridian St | open |
| Indian & American Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Indian | 4605 S Harding St | open |
| Jake's Pub | Bar | 1280 W Southport Rd | open | |
| Just Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 7636 S Meridian St | open |
| Just Pop In | Quick service | B Terminal | open | |
| La Charreria Taco House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6845 Bluff Rd Ste 22 | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6845 Bluff Rd Ste 21 | open |
| Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2132 W Southport Rd | open |
| Mazi Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6845 Bluff Rd | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4941 Knights Way | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | 2326 Southport Commons Drive | open | |
| Mercer, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1350 W Southport Rd | open | |
| Mizu Sushi & Hibachi Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1350 W Southport Rd Ste D | open |
| Oliver Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 8024 S State Road 37 | open | |
| Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 6845 Bluff Rd | open |
| Pana Donuts PANA Donuts Coffee & Boba Tea | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Dessert · Tea / bubble tea | 50 W County Line Rd | open |
| Pipers Cafe & Grand Manor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2130 W Southport Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8923 S Meridian St Suite A12 Ste A12 | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 7620 S Meridian St Ste A12 | open |
| Pizza King Station - Bluff Road Pizza King Whiteland | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 7045 Bluff Rd Suite 4187 | open |
| Prodigy Burger Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8923 S Meridian St Ste A1 | open | |
| Robby's Pub | Bar | 1345 W Southport Rd | open | |
| Roscoe's Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican | 8645 Bluff Rd | open |
| Roscoe's Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6845 Bluff Road | open |
| Rosita's Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2310 W Southport Rd | open |
| Schneider's Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 8017 S Meridian St | open | |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1330 W Southport Rd Kroger-Indianapol Is # 993 | open |
| Steak 'n Shake | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2202 W Southport Rd | open |
| SUBWAY | Other | Sandwiches | 1508 Quinlan Ct | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1345 W Southport Rd Suite 2 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 4607 S Harding St | open |
| Susan’s Greenside Grille at Southern Dunes | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 8220 S Tibbs Ave | open | |
| Sweet Escape Cake Company | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 7745 S Meridian St | open |
| Taco Bell | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1551 W Thompson Rd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 2316 Southport Commons Drive | open |
| Tapatio Mex Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6845 Bluff Rd | open |
| Teddy's Burger Joint | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2222 W Southport Rd | open |
| The Corner Bar | Bar | 5506 S Meridian St | open | |
| The Mint Whisk Homestead Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 113 Lindenwald Dr | open |
| The Spot Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 4202 S Meridian St Ste E | open |
| Tim & Kelli's Garden Oasis and Margarita Bar | Bar · Casual dining | Meridian Street | open | |
| Vito Provolone's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 8031 S Meridian St | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 4937 Knights Way | open |
| White Castle | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1414 W Thompson Rd | open |
| Yagos tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3001 S Meridian St | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service | 2235 Southport Commons Dr | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 43 | 39 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 36 | 32 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 35 | 32 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 31 | 25 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 29 | 22 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 30 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 31 | 25 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 33 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 35 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 35 | 29 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 37 | 30 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 36 | 32 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 14 | — | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 37 | 32 | 15 | 15 | — | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 36 | 31 | 16 | 14 | — | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 40 | 36 | 17 | 18 | — | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 38 | 34 | 15 | 18 | — | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 37 | 33 | 15 | 17 | — | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 43 | 38 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 41 | 36 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 42 | 36 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 38 | 31 | 14 | 16 | — | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 34 | 30 | 14 | 15 | — | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 38 | 34 | 15 | 17 | — | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 34 | 30 | 11 | 18 | — | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 37 | 33 | 13 | 19 | — | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 37 | 33 | 14 | 18 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 36 | 33 | 14 | 18 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 40 | 34 | 15 | 18 | — | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 36 | 32 | 14 | 17 | — | 3 | NAICS2022 |