BMIE Market 49006
Kalamazoo County, Michigan · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 26,507 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,368 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 11,114 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±580 · 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 | 26,455 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 10,941 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $43,639 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,124 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 23.0 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · 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 | $990 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±63 · 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 | $208,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,650 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 47 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 49006 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 10.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +2.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +11.9% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +74.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +213.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 56 (range 52–59) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.0 per year, r² 0.76) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 55 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 55 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 49 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 61 / 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 49006. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.0 restaurants per year, r² 0.76, 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. Michigan and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 887, 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: 55 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 55.5 | 55 | 40% | +22.2 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 49.4 | 49 | 35% | +17.3 |
| Market Momentum Score | 61.1 | 61 | 25% | +15.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 55 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 26,507 | 86 | 40% | +34.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 43,639 | 9 | 40% | +3.4 |
| Households (ACS) | 11,114 | 88 | 20% | +17.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 49 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 11.9 | 56 | 35% | +19.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 17.7 | 43 | 25% | +10.9 |
| Population (ACS) | 26,507 | 86 | 20% | +17.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 43,639 | 9 | 20% | +1.7 |
Market Momentum Score: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 2.2 | 59 | 50% | +29.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 11.9 | 56 | 30% | +16.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 74.1 | 75 | 20% | +15.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (108)
By cuisine
American 18 · Pizza 13 · Sandwiches 11 · Coffee 10 · Burgers 8 · Chinese 6 · Asian 5 · Chicken / wings 5 · Dessert 5 · Italian 5 · Middle Eastern 5 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · Bakery 4 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Mediterranean 4 · Mexican 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Japanese 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · Indian 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Breakfast 1 · European 1 · French 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1 · Sushi 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 70 · Quick service 28 · Bar 12 · Casual dining 11 · Café 8 · Coffee shop 8 · Dessert 7 · Bakery 5 · Specialty food shop 5 · Juice, smoothie, tea 4 · Other 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1 · Food truck 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4X4 Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 2901 Howard St | open |
| America's Best Wings Kalamazoo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 2727 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Angelo's Italian Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 3320 Ravine Rd | open |
| Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 1528 W Michigan Ave | open |
| BC Pizza Kalamazoo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1710 W Main St | open |
| Big Apple Bagels Big Apple Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Breakfast | 4408 W Main St | open |
| Biggby Coffee Biggby | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 4560 W Main St | open |
| Bottom's Up Snacks and Spirits | Bar | 930 W Michigan Ave | open | |
| Bruno's Pizza & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1528 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Buddha's Belly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2706 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Campus Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2636 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Checkers Checkers and Rally's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1560 S Drake Rd Kalamazoo, MI | open |
| Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4748 W Main St | open | |
| China Kitchen Of Kalamazoo Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4315 W Main St | open | |
| Chino’s Kitchen | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4423 W KL Ave | open |
| Coexist Café | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2901 Howard St | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4540 W Main St | open |
| Comensoli's | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 762 W Main St | open |
| Condado Tacos Condado Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1750 S Drake Rd | open |
| Coney Island Hot Dogs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Burgers · American | 4634 W Main St | open |
| Cousins Maine Lobster - Kalamazoo, MI Cousins Maine Lobster | Food truck | open | ||
| Crumbl Cookies Crumbl | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 5097 Century Ave | open |
| D.P. Dough D.P. Dough Virginia Tech | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2711 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Burgers · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1040 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Desiderata Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 762 W Main St | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Delivery-focused | Chicken / wings · Pizza | 2706 W. Michigan Ave. | open |
| DQ Grill & Chill DQ Grill & Chill | Quick service | 1040 W Michigan Ave | open | |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Café | Coffee | 4328 W Main St | open |
| E Niewoonder & Sons Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2319 N Drake Rd | open | |
| East Egg Campus | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2628 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Ethereal Kitchen | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 816 Niagra Preservation Cir | open |
| Fifth Avenue | Bar | 2941 Howard St | open | |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 1750 S. Drake Rd., Ste A | open |
| Five Lakes Coffee Five Lakes Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2026 W Main St | open |
| Flossie's Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | 999 Rankin Ave | open |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freddy's | Quick service | 4615 W Main St | open | |
| Geno's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2937 Howard St | open |
| h CHOPHOUSE | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · French · European | 100 Monroe St | open |
| House Of Soul & Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3645 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Housler Restaurants, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1332 W Michigan Ave | open | |
| Hungry Howie's Hungry Howie's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1381 S. Drake Rd. Suite 1 | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 4315 W Main St | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1128 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2623 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Kazoopy's Pizza & Grinders Westwood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1908 W Main St | open | |
| KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2026 W Main St | open |
| Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Steakhouse · Asian | 4604 W Main St | open |
| Lake Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 4404 W Main St | open |
| Late Night Eatz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3904 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4250 W Main St | open |
| Load A Spud Potato Bar Load A Spud Potato Bar Kzoo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · American | 2624 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Main St. Pub Main St. Pub Allendale | Bar · Casual dining | 4514 W Main St | open | |
| Menchie's | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1700 S Drake Rd Ste C | open |
| Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Menchie's Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1700 S Drake Rd | open |
| MI Boba | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies | 1750 S Drake Rd Ste B | open |
| Mid-Eastern Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 1441 S Drake Rd | open |
| Middle Eastern Appetite | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Halal / kosher | 2625 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Mitten Dogs & More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2625 W Michigan Ave | open | |
| Mocha House | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2721 W Michigan Ave | open |
| MOD Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5097 Century Ave Ste D | open |
| Motea House and Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 4426 W Main St | open |
| Nidal’s Shawarma King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 1441 S Drake Rd | open |
| Nonla Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 1700 S Drake Rd Ste A | open |
| Nonla Burger - Drake Rd. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1700 S Drake Rd Ste A | open |
| Olga's Kitchen Olga's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Mediterranean | 5095 Century Ave | open |
| Pachaninainc. Dba Nina's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1710 W Main St Ste G | open | |
| Pancake Palace | Casual dining · Quick service | Chinese · American | 2713 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express | Quick service | 4300 West Main Street | open | |
| Panda Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2706 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza S.W. Michigan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Vegetarian · American | 1710 W Main St | open |
| Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4315 W Main St Ste C | open |
| Penn Station East Coast Subs Penn Station East Coast Subs | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 4630 W Main St | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1930 W Main St | open |
| Pizzawalas Pizzawalas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3620 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Playa Bowls Playa Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 5097 Century Ave Ste C | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4213 W Main St | open |
| Potbelly | Quick service | 4608 STADIUM Dr Ste 13 | open | |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4403 W Main St Kalamazoo | open |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2061 S Drake Rd | open |
| Que Buenos Fresh Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2929 Howard St | open |
| Ramen & Rice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 2727 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Rasa Ria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southeast Asian (other) · Asian | 1921 W Main St | open |
| Re*Fresh Market | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1070 Arcadia Loop | open |
| Roma's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1401 S Drake Rd | open |
| Saffron Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 1710 W Main St | open |
| Shawarma House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 912 Buckhout Ave | open |
| Shibam Coffee Shibam Coffee Columbus | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 2632 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Sliders Burgers & Belgian Fries | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2901 Howard St | open |
| Smashburger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 4315 W Main St Ste D | open |
| Smoothie King Smoothie King | Quick service | 4208 Stadium Drive | open | |
| Spice and Rice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 525 Burrows Rd | open |
| Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | Sandwiches | 3320 Ravine Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4400 W Main St. | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2620 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Sushi AI | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 2804 W Michigan Ave #102 | open |
| The Grotto at Capone's | Bar | 2636 W Michigan Ave | open | |
| The Hangar | Casual dining · Bar | 4301 W Main St | open | |
| The Library Kitchen & Taphouse | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 3725 W Michigan Ave | open | |
| The Old Goat Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | American | 2731 W Michigan Ave | open |
| The Wing Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Chicken / wings | 2913 S Howard St | open |
| Tim Hortons Tim Hortons Cafe and Bake Shop | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 4328 W Main St | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 4315 W Main St | open |
| Two Fellas Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | Sandwiches · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 907 S Howard St | open |
| University Roadhouse | Casual dining · Bar | American | 1332 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Waldo's Campus Tavern | Bar | American | 1408 W Michigan Ave | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 2730 W Michigan Ave | open | |
| Wow Bao | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4615 W Main St | open |
| Zooroona Restaurant | Casual dining · Bar | Mediterranean | 1710 W Main St | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 16 | 15 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 20 | 16 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 17 | 14 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 26 | 22 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 26 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 25 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 27 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 28 | 23 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 29 | 27 | 9 | 18 | — | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 28 | 26 | 9 | 17 | — | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 27 | 23 | 10 | 13 | — | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 26 | 25 | 11 | 14 | — | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 32 | 29 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 34 | 29 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 33 | 28 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 39 | 34 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 45 | 41 | 16 | 20 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 50 | 42 | 14 | 23 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 45 | 39 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 46 | 41 | 12 | 23 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 50 | 44 | 13 | 25 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 52 | 46 | 18 | 21 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 51 | 46 | 19 | 20 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 52 | 47 | 16 | 23 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 51 | 47 | 18 | 23 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 54 | 49 | 18 | 25 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 58 | 52 | 20 | 26 | 5 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 57 | 47 | 20 | 21 | 5 | — | NAICS2022 |