BMIE Market 46320
Lake County, Indiana · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 14,353 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,137 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,480 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±454 · 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 | 15,508 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 6,569 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $37,158 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,124 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 32.6 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 | $994 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±87 · 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 | $135,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±31,851 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 27 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 46320 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 12.3 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +35.0% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +35.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +12.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | -29.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 34 (range 29–38) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.2 per year, r² 0.77) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 56 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 47 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 52 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 74 / 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 46320. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.77, 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. 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: 56 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 47.4 | 47 | 40% | +19.0 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 52.4 | 52 | 35% | +18.4 |
| Market Momentum Score | 73.8 | 74 | 25% | +18.4 |
Consumer Market Score: 47 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 14,353 | 76 | 40% | +30.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 37,158 | 5 | 40% | +1.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 5,480 | 76 | 20% | +15.1 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 52 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 35 | 75 | 35% | +26.2 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 18.8 | 40 | 25% | +10.1 |
| Population (ACS) | 14,353 | 76 | 20% | +15.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 37,158 | 5 | 20% | +1.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 74 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 35 | 86 | 50% | +43.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 35 | 75 | 30% | +22.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 12.5 | 41 | 20% | +8.2 |
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
American 19 · Chicken / wings 10 · Pizza 7 · Burgers 6 · Mexican 6 · Bakery 3 · Breakfast 3 · Coffee 3 · Sandwiches 3 · Greek 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Italian 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Latin American (other) 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Asian 1 · BBQ 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Caribbean 1 · Chinese 1 · Dessert 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Seafood 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 43 · Quick service 18 · Bar 17 · Casual dining 13 · Brewery / taproom 5 · Bakery 3 · Coffee shop 3 · Dessert 3 · Buffet 2 · Café 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Food truck 1 · Specialty food shop 1 · Other 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Street Brewery | Brewery / taproom | 5417 Oakley Ave | open | |
| 18th Street Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 474 Fayette St | open | |
| 18th Street Distillery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 5417 Oakley Ave # 1 | open | |
| 360 Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 777 Casino Center Dr | open |
| Annie Mae's Pound Cakes, Llc | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 5246 Hohman Ave | open |
| AREA 504 BAR HAMMOND IN | Casual dining · Bar | 1304 Summer St | open | |
| Aurelio's Pizza of Hammond Aurelio's Pizza LaPorte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4226 Calumet Ave | open |
| Ben's Soft Pretzels Ben's Soft Pretzels | Bakery · Quick service | Bakery | 1100 5th Ave | open |
| Big City Cheesesteaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 6421 Columbia Ave | open |
| Big O's Barbecue And Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 5252 Hohman Ave | open |
| Birrieria Monarca Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6022 Columbia Ave | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 6421 Columbia Ave | open | |
| Boz's Hot Dogs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 6200-6222 S Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 5820 Calumet Ave | open |
| Calumet Breweries Inc | Brewery / taproom | 6535 Osborn Ave | open | |
| Capriotti's Sandwich Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 902 Roby Dr | open |
| Chicken Little's Food & Deli & Mini Mart | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 5537 State Line Rd | open |
| China King | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chinese · American | 1309 E 165th St | open |
| Columbia Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · Burgers | 6621 S Columbia Ave | open |
| Cousin Vinny's Deli and The Sub Hub | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 5800 S Hohman Ave | open |
| Cozy Bar | Bar | 1304 Summer St | open | |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 954 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 1918 165th St | open |
| Don Andres Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5318 Hohman Ave | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 10770 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| EAT EAT | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 5201 Hohman Ave | open | |
| El Buen Sazón | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5511 S Claude Ave | open | |
| El Rey del Taco | Quick service | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6004 Calumet Ave | open |
| Foreign Local Brewery & Taproom | Brewery / taproom | 489 Fayette St | open | |
| Fuerte Restaurant & Ice cream | Dessert | Mexican · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5851 Calumet Ave | open |
| Good Time Charlie's | Bar | 6023 Calumet Ave | open | |
| Gorditas Los Metates | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4110 S Calumet Ave | open |
| H Burger | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 701 Casino Center Dr | open |
| Harold's Chicken Shack | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 6158 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| Harvey's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 5640 Hohman Ave | open |
| Hookahman | Bar | 5612 Hohman Ave | open | |
| House Of Legends | Bar | 6625 Columbia Ave | open | |
| Huhtamaki North America Huhtamaki North America | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6629 Indianapolis Blvd | open | |
| IHOP IHOP | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 938 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| Impact Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 5638 Hohman Ave | open |
| Jack Binion's Steak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 777 Casino Center Dr | open |
| JJ Sausage & Italian Beef | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 6158 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| Johnel's Restaurant | Casual dining | American | 4145 Calumet Ave | open |
| Just 1 More | Bar | 5245 Sohl Ave | open | |
| Just Tonis Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 5602 S Calumet Ave | open | |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4120 S Calumet Ave | open |
| Las Tres Palmas | Bar | 1403 Michigan St | open | |
| M&b Fastfood llc | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | HDC Kitchen, 5233 Hohman Ave | open |
| Mares Eat Oats | Bakery | Bakery | 215 Russell St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 6437 Columbia Ave | open |
| Mex Pizza Planet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6022 S Columbia Ave | open |
| Michigan Avenue Bar & Grill | Bar · Casual dining | American | 901 E Michigan St | open |
| Mr. Zorba's Breakfast House | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 5814 S Calumet Ave | open |
| New Petros Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Greek | 6525 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| Nick & George's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 4 State St | open |
| Our Place | Bar | 1403 Michigan St | open | |
| Paradise Mototiki & Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Pizza | 489 Fayette St | open |
| Pardon My Cheesesteak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 938 Indianapolis Blvd. | open |
| Philly Cheese Steaks & Fresh Lemonade | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Steakhouse | 5252 Hohman Ave | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 980 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| Potato Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | American | 5252Hohman Ave | open |
| Reggae Boyz Authentic Food Cooking From Home | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Caribbean | 527 E State St | open |
| Seven Stars | Bar | 777 Casino Center Dr | open | |
| Sharks Fish and Chicken Sharks Fish & Chicken of DeKalb | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chicken / wings | 5831 Calumet Ave | open |
| Sixth Street Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Asian · American · Noodles / ramen / pho | 777 Casino Center Dr | open |
| Sour Note Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 489 E Fayette St | open | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 906 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| State Line Pizza Hammond | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5915 State Line Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 954 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| The Brew Box | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 5231 Hohman Ave | open |
| The Dog Stand | Quick service · Food truck | Hot dogs | 1624 E 165th St | open |
| The Emerald Green at the Lost Marsh Golf Course | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1001 129th St | open |
| Tooties Chicken and Fish | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chicken / wings · American | 6022 Columbia Ave | open |
| Tyga Bites | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6158 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| Unilever Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 1200 Calumet Ave | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1844 165th Street | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 902 Roby Drive Ste C | open |
| Wingstop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 31 Sibley Street | open |
| Wingstreet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Chicken / wings | 6539 Indianapolis Blvd | open |
| Butter | Café | Coffee | 636 State St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 49 | 38 | — | — | — | 11 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 45 | 34 | — | — | — | 11 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 46 | 35 | — | — | — | 11 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 46 | 37 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 43 | 32 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 42 | 29 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 44 | 32 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 41 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 38 | 28 | 12 | 16 | — | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 33 | 24 | 11 | 13 | — | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 11 | — | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 32 | 23 | 11 | 12 | — | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 32 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 28 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 25 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 32 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 31 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 24 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 11 | — | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 12 | — | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 29 | 22 | 6 | 14 | — | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 34 | 27 | 5 | 20 | — | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 31 | 25 | 5 | 18 | — | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 31 | 26 | 6 | 18 | — | 5 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 32 | 27 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 5 | NAICS2022 |