BMIE Market 90502
Los Angeles County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 18,467 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,605 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 6,708 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±524 · 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 | 18,010 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 5,939 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $94,291 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,857 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 42.5 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 | $1,974 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±157 · 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 | $697,400 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±51,245 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 38 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 90502 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 20.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -22.5% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -2.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +153.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +72.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 42 (range 36–48) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, 0.0 per year, r² 0.00) · 80% range · confidence Low · 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 | 79 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 48 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 31 / 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 90502. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, 0.0 restaurants per year, r² 0.00, confidence Low.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. California and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,558, 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 | 78.5 | 79 | 40% | +31.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 48.1 | 48 | 35% | +16.8 |
| Market Momentum Score | 30.5 | 31 | 25% | +7.6 |
Consumer Market Score: 79 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 18,467 | 80 | 40% | +32.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 94,291 | 77 | 40% | +30.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 6,708 | 79 | 20% | +15.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 48 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -2.6 | 22 | 35% | +7.7 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 20.6 | 36 | 25% | +9.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 18,467 | 80 | 20% | +16.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 94,291 | 77 | 20% | +15.4 |
Market Momentum Score: 31 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -22.5 | 12 | 50% | +6.0 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -2.6 | 22 | 30% | +6.6 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 153.3 | 89 | 20% | +17.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (71)
By cuisine
Asian 7 · Burgers 7 · Mexican 7 · American 6 · Coffee 6 · Sandwiches 6 · Bakery 4 · Breakfast 3 · Dessert 3 · Hawaiian / Pacific 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Japanese 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · British / Irish pub food 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · Chicken / wings 2 · Chinese 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Pizza 2 · Seafood 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · BBQ 1 · Filipino 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 1 · Italian 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Peruvian 1 · Sushi 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 45 · Quick service 17 · Bar 6 · Bakery 5 · Café 4 · Coffee shop 4 · Dessert 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Casual dining 2 · Fast casual 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Pho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 980 W 190th St Ste A1 | open |
| American Fish Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1175 W Carson St | open |
| American Pie Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 19216 Normandie Ave | open |
| Aunty Maile's Hawaiian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 19106 Normandie Ave | open |
| Ben Scoops | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 980 W 190th St Unit C5 | open |
| Blue Basil Asian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 819 W Carson St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 865 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Busan Sushi & Tofu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 800 W Carson St | open |
| C & C Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Sandwiches | 1001 W Carson St # C | open |
| Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr. | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1259 W Carson St | open |
| Charo Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Chicken / wings | 1255 W Carson St | open |
| Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Breakfast · Healthy / salads / bowls | 819 W Carson St | open |
| Chicken Maison Chicken Maison | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mediterranean · American | 21732 S Vermont Ave | open |
| China Bowl Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1225 W Carson St | open |
| Cocina Inka | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian | 1225 W Carson St | open |
| Crepe Zone 502 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 23499 S Vermont Ave | open |
| Fatburger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1001 W Carson St | open |
| Fiesta Grill Persian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Mexican | 1153 Torrance Blvd | open |
| Fishbone Torrance | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 800 W Carson St Ste 40 | open |
| Fortune Bowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1029 W Carson St | open |
| Golden Pheasant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1077 W Carson St | open |
| Hamilton Place Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 20101 Hamilton Ave | open |
| HiroNori Craft Ramen HiroNori Craft Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 980 W 190th St | open |
| Hong Kong Bakery & Deli | Bakery | Bakery | 21720 S Vermont Ave Ste 120 | open |
| Hong Kong Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 21718 S Vermont Ave | open |
| In-N-Out Burger In-N-Out Burger | Quick service | Burgers · American | 730 W. Carson St. | open |
| Irv's Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 980 W 190th St Unit B4 | open |
| Island Eats Hale 'Aina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 19106 Normandie Ave Ste 2 | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 835 W Carson St | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 980 W 190th Street Suite A3 | open |
| Kim Dun Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 931 Sepulveda Blvd | open | |
| Knox Deli | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 19401 S Vermont Ave | open |
| La Casita Torrance | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1225 W Carson St | open |
| La Cha x The Bowl | Quick service | 1249 W Carson St | open | |
| Lee's Sandwiches Lee's Sandwiches | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1145 W Carson St | open |
| Long Beach Fish Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 980 W 190th St Ste B2 | open |
| Marco Pollo Cafe at Robinsons North | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 931 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Mele Kaliki Marketplace | Bar | 833 Torrance Blvd | open | |
| Mesko Restaurant Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 970 W 190th St | open | |
| Miches De La Baja Miches De La Baja | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1151 W Carson St | open |
| Monk's Charburgers | Quick service | Burgers · American | 22726 S Vermont Ave | open |
| Munchies Night Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 20498 Normandie Ave | open | |
| Nook Coffee Bar | Coffee shop | Coffee | 980 W 190th St Ste B1 | open |
| OMUSUBI | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 980 W 190th St Unit B4 | open |
| Papi's Tacos - Torrance | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 980 W 190th St | open |
| Pit Stop Burgers Pit Stop | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 20720 Normandie Ave | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1173 W Carson St Los Angeles | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Taco Bell | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza · Mexican | 921 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Poke n' Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 21718 S Vermont Ave Ste 205 | open |
| Polly's Pies Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 819 W Carson St | open | |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 961 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Rich Products Corporation-torrance | Bakery | Bakery | 22417 S Vermont Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1171 W Carson St | open |
| Stoke Salad | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 970-990 W 190th St, Unit C2 | open |
| Subway Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 800 W Carson St | open |
| Tacos Super Gallito Tacos Super Gallito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 923 W Carson St | open |
| The Ginger Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bar | Italian · Coffee | 19800 S Vermont Ave | open |
| The Hairy Spider home Pub & Grub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 922 Lindencliff St | open |
| The Munchies | Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food | 800 W Carson St | open |
| Thrifty Ice Cream | Dessert | Dessert | 1255 W Carson St | open |
| Torrance Brew Yard | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 19606 Normandie Ave | open | |
| Trademark Brewing - Torrance at The Enclave | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 980 W 190th St | open | |
| Vigan Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino · Asian | 21720 S Vermont Ave Unit 114 | open |
| Wienerschnitzel Wienerschnitzel | Quick service | Hot dogs · Sandwiches | 1125 W Carson St | open |
| Yoshinoya America, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 991 Knox St | open | |
| YummySweets&Gifts | Bakery | Bakery | 1044 W 228th St | open |
| 𝗛𝗪𝗖 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) · American | 1151 W Carson St | open |
| Cafe City | Café | Coffee | 970 W 190th St Ste 150 | closed |
| Eiwa America | Dessert | 19301 Pacific Gateway Dr | closed | |
| Phil’s Fish Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1175 W Carson St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 26 | 22 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 30 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 27 | 17 | 6 | 11 | — | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 10 | — | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 27 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 31 | 27 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 32 | 28 | 11 | 16 | 1 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 39 | 34 | 11 | 20 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 44 | 35 | 9 | 22 | 4 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 46 | 38 | 10 | 24 | 4 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 43 | 36 | 10 | 21 | 5 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 46 | 38 | 10 | 24 | 4 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 45 | 37 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 46 | 39 | 10 | 24 | 5 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 48 | 41 | 14 | 22 | 5 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 49 | 42 | 14 | 22 | 6 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 52 | 44 | 13 | 25 | 6 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 50 | 40 | 12 | 22 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 61 | 49 | 15 | 28 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 57 | 43 | 12 | 26 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 52 | 42 | 10 | 27 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 52 | 42 | 10 | 27 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 51 | 42 | 9 | 28 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 45 | 38 | 7 | 26 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |