BMIE Market 49544
Kent County, Michigan · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 9,631 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±813 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 4,008 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±412 · 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 | 8,944 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 3,994 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $74,390 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,417 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.1 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 | $1,204 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±55 · 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 | $264,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±23,033 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 19.9 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 39 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 49544 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 40.3 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +5.4% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +14.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +2.6% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +290.0% DERIVED: 1995 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 46 (range 42–49) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.9 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 | 57 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 64 / 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 | 56 / 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 49544. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.9 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: 57 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 64.0 | 64 | 40% | +25.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 48.6 | 49 | 35% | +17.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 55.7 | 56 | 25% | +13.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 64 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 9,631 | 70 | 40% | +28.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 74,390 | 54 | 40% | +21.7 |
| Households (ACS) | 4,008 | 71 | 20% | +14.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 49 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 14.7 | 58 | 35% | +20.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 40.5 | 13 | 25% | +3.3 |
| Population (ACS) | 9,631 | 70 | 20% | +14.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 74,390 | 54 | 20% | +10.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 56 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 5.4 | 62 | 50% | +30.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 14.7 | 58 | 30% | +17.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 2.6 | 36 | 20% | +7.3 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (78)
By cuisine
Sandwiches 11 · American 10 · Coffee 8 · Pizza 8 · Bakery 7 · Dessert 6 · Mexican 5 · Chicken / wings 4 · Asian 3 · Burgers 3 · Chinese 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Italian 2 · Latin American (other) 2 · Seafood 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Breakfast 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Japanese 1 · Juice / smoothies 1 · Mediterranean 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 47 · Quick service 20 · Dessert 8 · Bakery 7 · Specialty food shop 7 · Café 6 · Bar 5 · Coffee shop 5 · Casual dining 4 · Buffet 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Catering 1 · Fast casual 1 · Juice, smoothie, tea 1 · Other 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 616 Fit Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2430 Turner Ave NW | open | |
| AE Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 962 4 Mile Rd NW | open |
| Alpine Qsr Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2150 Alpine Ave NW | open | |
| Amore Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | open | |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2509 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Biggby Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2200 Alpine Ave Nw Ste A | open |
| Biggby Coffee Biggby | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3360 Walker Ave NW | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 3000 Walker Ave NW | open | |
| Blue Water Companies, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2255 Alpine Ave NW | open | |
| Bob Evans | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Coffee | 3040 Walker Ave NW | open |
| Bourbon Street | Bar | 2234 Alpine Ave NW | open | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 3050 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2672 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2134 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3325 Plainfield Ave NE | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 3461 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3300 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3150 Alpine Ave NW Ste D | open |
| Cone Addicts | Dessert | 2255 Alpine Ave NW | open | |
| Corral Of Grand Rapids Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3461 Alpine Ave NW | open | |
| Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 540 Center Dr NW | open |
| DreamScape Desserts | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3917 Leland Ave NE | open |
| DreamScape Desserts | Dessert | Dessert | 3448 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| El Aztecas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3040 Walker Ave NW | open |
| El Camino Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 2529 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| First Wok Chinese Restaurant First Wok Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3509 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Five Guys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3300 Alpine Ave NW Ste 101 | open |
| Franco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2103 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Golden Corral Golden Corral Buffet & Grill | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3461 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Grand Rapids Cheesecake Company | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 2255 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Happy's pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2505 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet | Buffet | Asian · Japanese | 785 Center Dr NW | open |
| Honey Baked Ham The Honey Baked Ham Company | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering | Sandwiches | 3150 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 3454 Alpine Ave | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 4482 Lake Michigan Dr Nw | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2529 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Jojo Java | Coffee shop | Coffee | 956 3 Mile Rd Nw Ste F | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2550 Alpine Avenue N.W | open |
| Logan's Roadhouse Logan's Roadhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 3153 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Long John Silver's Long John Silver's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 2542 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 3120 Alpine Avenue Northwest | open |
| MOD Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3300 Alpine Drive NW, Suite 101 | open |
| Mr. Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 2260 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Nina's Sweets | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2255 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 3030 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 3475 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 3150 Alpine Avenue NW | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2452 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Pink Barrel Cellars | Winery / distillery / taproom · Brewery / taproom · Bar | 3025 6 Mile Rd NW | open | |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2200 Alpine Ave NW Kent | open |
| Ponderosa Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 2608 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2150 Alpine Avenue NW | open |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3225 Alpine Ave Nw Walker | open |
| Rico's Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2103 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Rico's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2103 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Russ' Restaurant Russ' Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3531 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Seedling Alpine, L.l.c | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2521 Alpine Ave NW | open | |
| Semifreddo | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1857 Waldorf St NW | open |
| Shareco Communications | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2503 Waldorf Ct NW | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 3248 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2988 Walker Ave Nw | open |
| Steak 'n Shake Steak 'n Shake | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3488 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Studio 9 Nails & Spa Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3564 Alpine Ave NW | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4335 E Lake Michigan Drive NW | open |
| SUBWAY | Other | Sandwiches | 425 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| T.g.g., Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 588 3 Mile Rd Nw Ste 101 | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 3160 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Tacos El Cunado | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2751 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Tequila Willy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 925 4 Mile Rd NW | open | |
| Tgg Solutions | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 588 3 Mile Rd NW | open | |
| TGI Fridays TGI Fridays | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 3179 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| The Crumb Collective | Bakery | Bakery | 2255 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| Three Happiness Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3330 Alpine Ave NW STE C | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 2505 Alpine Avenue Nw | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2315 Alpine Ave Nw | open |
| Wingstop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2505 Alpine Ave NW Unit B | open |
| Wow Bao | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2521 Alpine Ave NW | open |
| El Torito Asador | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 2260 Alpine Ave NW | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 17 | 13 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 23 | 22 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 28 | 24 | 12 | 11 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 29 | 24 | 12 | 11 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 29 | 23 | 12 | 11 | — | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 32 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 39 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 48 | 38 | 18 | 19 | — | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 40 | 31 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 37 | 31 | 14 | 16 | — | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 33 | 29 | 14 | 14 | — | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 38 | 34 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 39 | 34 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 38 | 33 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 38 | 36 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 40 | 38 | 16 | 19 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 39 | 37 | 15 | 19 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 36 | 34 | 13 | 18 | 2 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 34 | 33 | 13 | 17 | 2 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 34 | 32 | 13 | 16 | 2 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 37 | 34 | 15 | 15 | 3 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 38 | 35 | 14 | 18 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 40 | 37 | 12 | 21 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 44 | 40 | 15 | 21 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 45 | 41 | 14 | 23 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 44 | 41 | 13 | 25 | 3 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 43 | 40 | 13 | 24 | 3 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 41 | 39 | 13 | 22 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |