BMIE Market 78566
Cameron County, Texas · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 25,110 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,939 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,241 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±522 · 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 | 16,230 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 4,770 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $60,187 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,841 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 33.0 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4 · 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 | $891 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 | $154,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,347 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 139.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 23 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 78566 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 7.4 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +21.1% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +91.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +130.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +283.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 29 (range 26–32) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.1 per year, r² 0.92) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 71 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 62 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 73 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 83 / 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 78566. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.1 restaurants per year, r² 0.92, 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. Texas and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,534, 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: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 62.1 | 62 | 40% | +24.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 73.3 | 73 | 35% | +25.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 83.5 | 83 | 25% | +20.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 62 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 25,110 | 85 | 40% | +34.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 60,187 | 30 | 40% | +11.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 7,241 | 80 | 20% | +16.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 73 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 91.7 | 90 | 35% | +31.4 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 9.2 | 75 | 25% | +18.9 |
| Population (ACS) | 25,110 | 85 | 20% | +17.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 60,187 | 30 | 20% | +6.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 83 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 21.1 | 78 | 50% | +39.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 91.7 | 90 | 30% | +26.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 130 | 87 | 20% | +17.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (77)
By cuisine
Mexican 15 · American 11 · Coffee 7 · Latin American (other) 7 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 7 · Dessert 6 · Bakery 5 · BBQ 5 · Burgers 5 · Pizza 5 · Seafood 4 · Chicken / wings 3 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 3 · Sandwiches 3 · Breakfast 2 · Italian 2 · Asian 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Chinese 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Indian 1 · Japanese 1 · Juice / smoothies 1 · Spanish / tapas 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 47 · Quick service 18 · Dessert 10 · Café 6 · Casual dining 6 · Bakery 5 · Bar 4 · Coffee shop 4 · Food truck 4 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Juice, smoothie, tea 1 · Other 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 417 W Ocean Blvd Unit 02 | open |
| Acevedo’s Hot Dogs & More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Burgers | 29789 FM-1575 | open |
| Angeles Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · American | 103 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| Arcoiris Raspas y Mas | Quick service | Latin American (other) | 32623 TX-100 | open |
| Arnie's Winghouse | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 812 S Arroyo Blvd | open | |
| Atkinson Snack Stop | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Big Ray's To Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 32198 State Highway 100 | open |
| Bonita Flats Farm and Vineyard | Winery / distillery / taproom | 32071 FM 3069 | open | |
| Bros Craft Burger | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers | 31260 TX-100 | open |
| Chopstix Chopstix Noodle Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 31230 State Highway 100 | open |
| Church's Texas Chicken Church's Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 731 W. Ocean Boulevard | open |
| Club De Nutrición "Delicias" | Café | Coffee | open | |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 207 E Ocean St 207 E Ocean St | open |
| Dona Carmen's Restaurant Doña Carmen's Restaurant #3 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 407 W Ocean Blvd A | open |
| DQ Grill & Chill DQ Grill & Chill | Quick service | 207 E Ocean St | open | |
| Dulce Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 417 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| Dulceria Chaviis | Dessert | 9032 Pampano Ave | open | |
| Easy To Go Tacos | Quick service | Mexican | 32784 TX-100 | open |
| El Camaron Texano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 717 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| El Rey Del Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 300 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| Elva's Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) · Breakfast | 680 E Ocean Blvd | open |
| Exotic Candiez LLC | Dessert | 33478 FM803 B7 | open | |
| Frozen Yogurt & Treats at Los Fresnos | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 511 E Ocean Blvd | open |
| Genesis Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 315 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| Gloria's Snacks | Dessert | Dessert | 510 FM 510 | open |
| Harley's Country Store & Beer Garden | Bar | Schafer Road | open | |
| Healthy Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 212 Arroyo Blvd | open |
| Herm's Smokehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 32623 TX-100 | open |
| Hernandez Tortilla Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 201 W 3rd St | open |
| Indian Lake Market Days | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 62 S Aztec Cove Dr | open |
| Julias Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · American | 220 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| Juni's Takeout | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 30854 Hwy 100 | open |
| La Dulcería LF LLC | Dessert | Dessert | 741 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 33478 FM 803 | open | |
| La pasadita snacks and drinks to go | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 717 W Ocean Blvd | open | |
| Laredo Taco Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 30984 Tx-100 | open | |
| Laredo Taco Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 101 E Ocean Blvd | open | |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 810 W Ocean Blvd SUITE A-3 | open |
| Lonesome Cowboy Ranch | Quick service | Japanese | 32373 Kretz Rd | open |
| Mariscos el 6, Tx | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 506 S Arroyo Blvd | open |
| Mariscos El Timon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Latin American (other) | 32819 TX-100 | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 115 Ocean Boulevard | open |
| Medina's Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 32819 TX-100 | open |
| Mr G Snow Cones | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 719 W Ocean Blvd c | open |
| Nueva Vida 510 - Despensa de Comida | Food truck | 32644 FM-510 | open | |
| Ocean Blvd Whataburger | Quick service | 1002 HWY 100 | open | |
| Parra's Tamales And Restaurant Parra’s Tamales And Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 33478 FM803 | open |
| Parra’s Tamales HWY 100 Parra’s Tamales And Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 511 E Ocean Blvd | open |
| Piedad Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 33455 FM1575 | open |
| Pittis Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 104 E Ocean Blvd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1010 W. Ocean Blvd. Cameron | open |
| Pizzeria Express by Gabriella's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 315 N Arroyo Blvd Suite 2 | open |
| PJ's Coffee of New Orleans PJ's Coffee of New Orleans | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1010 W Ocean Blvd. Ste 103 | open |
| Pollos Al Carbón Doña Lola LF | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Mexican · BBQ | 108 E Ocean Blvd | open |
| Robyn's Cheesecake Cafe | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 32412 TX-100 | open |
| Roots Café | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1005 S Arroyo Blvd | open |
| Route 100 Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | 35871 TX-100 | open | |
| Smokin Trino's BBQ | Catering · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | open | |
| Smokin' Joe's BBQ and Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Sandwiches · Burgers | 32623 TX-100 | open |
| Stars Drive In Stars Drive-In | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 747 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| Stars Restaurant, Los Fresnos, Texas, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 747 W Ocean Blvd | open | |
| Stephanie's Cheesecakes | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 315 N Arroyo Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1004 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 507 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| Tacos Puente Viejo - Olmito, TX. | Food truck | Mexican · Spanish / tapas | open | |
| Tapia's Cafe | Café · Casual dining | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 32184 TX-100 | open |
| Taqueria Antojitos Mario | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 116 E Ocean Blvd | open |
| Taqueria El Cien | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 31200 TX-100 | open |
| Texas Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 31486 FM2893 | open |
| Texi Mexi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 717 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| The Pizza House | Delivery-focused | Pizza · Italian | 315 W Ocean Blvd Suite B | open |
| The Vazquez drive thru | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 210 S Arroyo Blvd | open | |
| The Whiskey Barrel | Casual dining · Bar | 31796 Highway 100 | open | |
| Tree Frog Coffees | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 128 Chachalaca Dr | open |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 1004 W Ocean Blvd | open |
| Whataburger Whataburger | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1002 HWY 100 | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 405 E Ocean Blvd | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 3 | — | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 3 | — | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 6 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 7 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 7 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 9 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 9 | — | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 24 | 22 | 11 | 11 | — | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 25 | 23 | 11 | 10 | — | — | NAICS2022 |
Nearby markets (within 5 miles)
None within 5 miles.