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BMIE Market 49007

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020

Profile

Population (current estimate)9,836
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,356 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Households4,625
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±526 · 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 count10,762
2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04
Housing units5,227
2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04
Median household income$39,344
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,893 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Median age27.9
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · 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$1,074
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±76 · 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$111,300
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,918 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Land area3.5 sq mi
Census Gazetteer 2020
Restaurants45
2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 49007
Restaurants per 10,000 residents37.2
DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such
Restaurant growth, 5-year-16.7%
DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, 10-year+4.7%
DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, 20-year+9.8%
DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, Longest on file+9.8%
DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Projected restaurants, 202850 (range 43–56)
FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.2 per year, r² 0.05) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee
Projected population, 5 years aheadNeeds more ACS years on file
BMIE Market Score38 / 100
MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Consumer Market Score45 / 100
MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Restaurant Opportunity Score35 / 100
MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Market Momentum Score30 / 100
MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why?

Map

Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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: 38 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
Consumer Market Score45.14540%+18.1
Restaurant Opportunity Score35.33535%+12.4
Market Momentum Score30.13025%+7.5
Health index, advertising, whitespace, competition and risk components join in later versions.

Consumer Market Score: 45 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
Population (ACS)9,8367140%+28.2
Median household income (ACS)39,344640%+2.3
Households (ACS)4,6257320%+14.6
Percentile-rank composite. No spending model yet: income and size stand in for spending capacity.

Restaurant Opportunity Score: 35 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
10-year restaurant growth4.74935%+17.3
Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room)45.81125%+2.8
Population (ACS)9,8367120%+14.1
Median household income (ACS)39,344620%+1.2
Whitespace, competition and demand signals are not yet available; this version uses growth, density, size and income only.

Market Momentum Score: 30 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
5-year restaurant growth-16.71550%+7.3
10-year restaurant growth4.74930%+14.8
20-year restaurant growth9.83920%+7.9
Restaurant-count growth only until population and income growth series exist.

A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.

Restaurants on file (137)

By cuisine

Coffee 25 · American 17 · Dessert 7 · Sandwiches 7 · Breakfast 6 · Pizza 6 · Bakery 5 · Italian 5 · Mexican 5 · Asian 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Japanese 3 · Seafood 3 · Sushi 3 · Burgers 2 · European 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · BBQ 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · Chinese 1 · French 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Vegetarian 1

By type

Restaurant (service type not stated) 72 · Bar 38 · Café 20 · Coffee shop 14 · Casual dining 13 · Brewery / taproom 9 · Dessert 9 · Quick service 8 · Bakery 5 · Winery / distillery / taproom 4 · Food truck 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Fast casual 1

NameTypeCuisineAddressStatus
418 RestaurantCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shopCoffee · American418 E Walnut Stopen
600 Kitchen and BarCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · BarAmerican600 E Michigan Aveopen
Alley CatBar266 E Michigan Aveopen
Arcadia Brewing Company KalamazooBrewery / taproom701 E Michigan Aveopen
Artisan Sandwich Co.Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick serviceSandwiches348 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
B. Well Nutrition & FitnessJuice, smoothie, teaJuice / smoothiesopen
Bates AlleyBar250 Bates Alleyopen
Bell's Eccentric Cafe Bell's BreweryBrewery / taproom · CaféCoffee355 E Kalamazoo Aveopen
Bell's Eccentric Cafe Beer GardenBar355 E Kalamazoo Aveopen
Benny DiCarta'sRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Italian232 E Michigan Aveopen
Big Joe's Pizza & DeliRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza210 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Biggby CoffeeCoffee shopCoffee121 E Michigan Aveopen
Bimbo's IncRestaurant (service type not stated)338 E Michigan Aveopen
Bimbo's PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Italian338 E Michigan Aveopen
Blue DolphinRestaurant (service type not stated)Seafood502 S Burdick Stopen
Boatyard Brewing CompanyBrewery / taproom432 E Paterson Stopen
Bone Yard Cafe LLCRestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ · Hot dogs112 W North Stopen
Brandy's Baked Goods & Delectables Etc.Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · DessertBakery · Dessert816 W Walnut Stopen
Brewery OutréBrewery / taproom · Bar567 E Ransom Stopen
Brick and BrineRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · BarSeafood · American · Steakhouse100 W Michigan Aveopen
Burdick's Bar & GrillRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Café · BarBreakfast · Coffee · American100 W Michigan Aveopen
Burger KingQuick service760 W Michigan Aveopen
Caffe CasaCoffee shop · CaféCoffee · Sandwiches128 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Cairo's KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated)Middle Eastern155 W Michigan Aveopen
Casa BoleroRestaurant (service type not stated)Latin American (other)116 Portage Stopen
Chau Haus Schnitzel StationRestaurant (service type not stated)German / Eastern European224 W Michigan Aveopen
Cherri's Chocol'artDessert · CaféDessert · Coffee101 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Chicago Munchies Fried and GrilledRestaurant (service type not stated)Halal / kosher · American790 N Westnedge Aveopen
City Centre Market & DeliSpecialty food shop · Quick serviceSandwiches125 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Coney IslandCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated)American266 E Michigan Aveopen
Copper's Dog HouseDessertHot dogs · Ice cream / frozen desserts · American348 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Crepes By the LakesRestaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck199 W Water Stopen
Dabney & Co.Bar344 N Rose Stopen
Dale's PlaceBar707 E Michigan Aveopen
Dessert FirstBakery · DessertBakery · Dessert220 Eleanor Stopen
Dotson Management LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)312 W Michigan Aveopen
Electric PlateCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated)Vegetarian · CoffeeComing Soon to Can-Doopen
ElysiumRestaurant (service type not stated)505 E North Stopen
Epic BistroRestaurant (service type not stated)American359 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Factory Coffee Factory CoffeeCoffee shop · CaféCoffee213 E Frank Stopen
Fandango Tapas BistroRestaurant (service type not stated)247 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Final Gravity Brewing Company-Kalamazoo, MIBrewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated)246 N Kalamazoo Mallopen
Food DanceRestaurant (service type not stated)401 E Michigan Aveopen
Garden BistroRestaurant (service type not stated)open
Globe TheatreBar241 E Kalamazoo Ave Ste Bopen
Gonzo's BiggDogg BrewingBrewery / taproom140 S Westnedge Aveopen
Gorilla GourmetFood truckAsian · Mexican305 Oakland Dropen
Green Door Distilling Co & Tasting RoomWinery / distillery / taproom · Bar429 E North Stopen
Green Top TavernCasual dining · Bar250 E Michigan Aveopen
Greenhousecafe KalamazooCaféCoffee · Breakfast · American505 E North Stopen
Gull Lake Restaurant Group Ii LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)214 E Michigan Aveopen
HighDive Kitchen and BarRestaurant (service type not stated) · Bar214 E Michigan Aveopen
HopCat HopCatCasual dining · BarAmerican300 E Water Stopen
HUB Tavern + GrillCasual dining · BarAmerican359 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Huey D's Goodies (production Kitchen)DessertDessert315 W Michigan Aveopen
Jimmy John's Jimmy John'sQuick service · Specialty food shopSandwiches232 W Michiganopen
Juicy Leaf Cold-Pressed Juice Pre-order onlyJuice, smoothie, tea · CaféJuice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee316 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Julie Enterprises IncRestaurant (service type not stated)502 S Burdick Stopen
JungleBirdBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)155 W Michigan Aveopen
Just FreshRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Sushi · Asian119 E Michigan Aveopen
Kalamazoo Beer ExchangeBar211 E Water Stopen
Kalamazoo Coffee Co.- Roastery. No Cafe.Coffee shopCoffee414 Walbridge Stopen
Kiki's Crab & FryRestaurant (service type not stated)American · SeafoodInside Park Street Market, 512 N Park Stopen
Knights of ColumbusQuick service219 W Cedar Stopen
Kraftbrau BreweryBrewery / taproom · Bar402 E Kalamazoo Aveopen
Krispy Krunchy ChickenRestaurant (service type not stated)Chicken / wings1114 Douglas Aveopen
La ChismosaRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican215 E North Stopen
La Familia cafeCaféMexican · Latin American (other) · Coffee224 W Michigan Aveopen
Legacy TableRestaurant (service type not stated)American234 W Michigan Aveopen
Little Caesars PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza507 N Park Stopen
Locals BarCasual dining · Bar224 E Michigan Aveopen
London GrillBar214 E Michigan Aveopen
Louie's Trophy House Louie's Trophy HouseBar629 Walbridge Stopen
Love Muffins LlcBakeryBakery315 W Michigan Aveopen
Mackenzies BakeryCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated)Coffee527 Harrison Stopen
Main Street CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)Breakfast232 E Michigan Aveopen
Mangia MangiaRestaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shopItalian · Coffee209 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Maru Sushi and GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Sushi · Asian427 E Michigan Aveopen
Matchhead CoffeeCoffee shop · CaféCoffee209 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
McDonald'sQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Burgers224 Kalamazoo Aveopen
McGinnis Eats food trailerFood truck · Restaurant (service type not stated)333 E Frank Stopen
Monaco Bay Piano Bar & GrillBar300 E Michigan Aveopen
Noble Experiment LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)230 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
NYC PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza135 S Edwards Stopen
Oakleys LtdRestaurant (service type not stated)350 E Michigan Ave Ste 500open
Old Dog TavernCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar402 E Kalamazoo Aveopen
Old Skool BarBar125 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Olde Peninsula Brewpub & RestaurantBrewery / taproom200 E Michigan Aveopen
On the RocksBar642 Portage Streetopen
Papa Pete'sBarPizza502 S Burdick Stopen
Papa's Italian SausageRestaurant (service type not stated)Italian · Sandwiches543 E Ransom Stopen
Pop City PopcornDessertDessert346 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Principle Food & DrinkRestaurant (service type not stated)American230 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Rally's Checkers and Rally'sQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Burgers575 E Michigan Aveopen
Rice Kitchen | ChineseRestaurant (service type not stated)Chinese · Asian811 W Michigan Aveopen
RocaRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningLatin American (other) · American247 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Rocket Fizz Rocket FizzDessert125 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Rose Gold Coffee CompanyCaféCoffee220 W Michigan Aveopen
Rustica RusticaRestaurant (service type not stated)French · European236 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Sarkozy BakeryBakery · Dessert · CaféBakery · Dessert · Coffee350 E Michigan Aveopen
Shakespeare's Pub Shakespeare's PubBar · Casual dining241 E Kalamazoo Aveopen
SideBar KalamazooBar224 E Michigan Aveopen
Sit and Stay WineryWinery / distillery / taproom · Bar260 E Michigan Aveopen
Something's BrewingCoffee shopCoffee120 W South Stopen
Soup KettleRestaurant (service type not stated)150 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Stamped RobinBar128 Portage Streetopen
Starbucks StarbucksCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee100 W Michigan Aveopen
Station 702Restaurant (service type not stated)Breakfast702 Douglas Aveopen
Stella's Cloud Kitchen - KalamazooRestaurant (service type not stated)300 E Water Stopen
Studio GrillRestaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shopCoffee · Breakfast · American312 W Michigan Aveopen
Subway SubwayQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Sandwiches125 East Michigan Avenueopen
SushiyaRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Sushi242 E Kalamazoo Aveopen
Taco Bob's Taco Bob'sRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex248 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Tacos El PericoRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)702 Douglas Aveopen
Taverna Ouzo's European GrillCasual dining · Bar266 E Michigan Aveopen
Tempo Vino WineryWinery / distillery / taproom260 E. Michigan Aveopen
The 519Bar519 Davis Stopen
The ChapelRestaurant (service type not stated)British / Irish pub food · European431 E South Stopen
The Garden Grille & Bar Kalamazoo DowntownCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar303 N Rose Stopen
The GatsbyBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)310 E Michigan Aveopen
The Grazing Table KalamazooCafé · Fast casualCoffee · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls123 E South Stopen
The Kalamazoo StillhouseWinery / distillery / taproom · Bar618 E Michigan Aveopen
The Wine LoftBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)161 E Michigan Aveopen
Theo & Stacy's DowntownRestaurant (service type not stated)234 W Michigan Aveopen
Tibbs Brewing CompanyBrewery / taproom402 S Burdick Stopen
Tin Can BarBar167 E Kalamazoo Aveopen
Totally Brewed CafeCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shopCoffee151 S Rose St #105open
Victorian BakeryBakery · DessertBakery · Dessert512 N Park Stopen
Walnut & ParkCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shopCoffee322 W Walnut Stopen
Water Street Coffee Joint (Beacon Kalamazoo) Water Street CoffeeCafé · Coffee shopCoffee · American1521 Gull Rdopen
Water Street Coffee Joint, Inc.Restaurant (service type not stated)610 W Willard Stopen
Water Street Coffee Roaster Water Street CoffeeCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee610 W Willard Stopen
Women's Breakfast ClubRestaurant (service type not stated)Breakfast100 W Michigan Aveopen
ZaziosRestaurant (service type not stated)Italian100 W Michigan Aveopen
Zero: Non-Alcoholic BarBar202 S Kalamazoo Mallopen
Cookie's Creole N’ SoulRestaurant (service type not stated)American712 Douglas Aveclosed
Harvey's On the MallBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Sandwiches416 S Burdick Stclosed
Listings: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0), matched into the BMIE restaurant master. Census establishment counts and listing counts differ by definition (Census counts employer establishments in the reference week; listings are places currently mapped).

Restaurant establishments over time

YearAll food serviceRestaurantsFull-serviceLimited-serviceSnack & beverageBarsIndustry codes
19945141———10SIC1987
19953933———6SIC1987
19963833———5SIC1987
19975042———8SIC1987
19984737151757NAICS1997
19995041181857NAICS1997
20004740171945NAICS1997
20014840151965NAICS1997
20025746182268NAICS1997
20035041172047NAICS2002
20045141181848NAICS2002
20055041201557NAICS2002
20065443211658NAICS2002
20075643181867NAICS2002
20085037181728NAICS2007
20095238171839NAICS2007
20105240201918NAICS2007
201155411920210NAICS2007
20125544222028NAICS2012
20135243192047NAICS2012
20145546212147NAICS2012
20155547232047NAICS2012
20165345231847NAICS2012
20175751252154NAICS2017
20185954262083NAICS2017
20195248231873NAICS2017
20205550251874NAICS2017
20215449261674NAICS2017
20225146231854NAICS2022
20235145221765NAICS2022
U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns, by USPS ZIP 49007. Categories are BMIE roll-ups of the published SIC/NAICS codes (full vs limited service is not split under SIC). More years load in stages.

Nearby markets (within 5 miles)

ZCTADistanceRestaurantsYear
490062.1 mi472023
490742.7 mi—
490013.0 mi362023
490083.0 mi482023
490043.6 mi52023
Distance is centroid to centroid (Census Gazetteer). Restaurants: latest ZBP year on file for that ZIP.