BMIE Market 95959
Nevada County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 17,683 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,154 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,437 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±530 · 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 | 17,838 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,600 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $86,524 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,307 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 56.0 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 | $1,675 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±271 · 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 | $627,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±25,876 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 311.9 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 30 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 95959 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 15.7 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -3.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +15.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +11.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +3.5% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 30 (range 24–35) 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 | 61 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 76 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 62 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 38 / 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 95959. 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: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 75.7 | 76 | 40% | +30.3 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 62.0 | 62 | 35% | +21.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 37.8 | 38 | 25% | +9.5 |
Consumer Market Score: 76 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 17,683 | 79 | 40% | +31.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 86,524 | 70 | 40% | +27.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 7,437 | 80 | 20% | +16.1 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 62 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 15.4 | 59 | 35% | +20.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 17.0 | 46 | 25% | +11.5 |
| Population (ACS) | 17,683 | 79 | 20% | +15.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 86,524 | 70 | 20% | +14.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 38 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -3.2 | 24 | 50% | +12.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 15.4 | 59 | 30% | +17.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 11.1 | 40 | 20% | +8.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (94)
By cuisine
Coffee 18 · American 13 · Asian 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Mexican 5 · Sandwiches 5 · Bakery 4 · Dessert 4 · Italian 3 · Japanese 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Pizza 3 · Sushi 3 · European 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Mediterranean 2 · BBQ 1 · Breakfast 1 · Burgers 1 · Chinese 1 · Greek 1 · Indian 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Thai 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 44 · Bar 27 · Café 12 · Casual dining 11 · Coffee shop 11 · Winery / distillery / taproom 10 · Dessert 7 · Juice, smoothie, tea 6 · Brewery / taproom 5 · Specialty food shop 5 · Quick service 5 · Bakery 4 · Catering 2 · Fast casual 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ananda Organic Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | Indian | 21187 Maidu Ridge Rd | open |
| Avanguardia Wines | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 13028 Jones Bar Rd | open | |
| BrewBilt BrewHaus | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 300 Spring St | open | |
| Broad Street Bistro & Gallery | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 426 Broad St | open |
| Cafe Mekka | Coffee shop | Coffee | 237 Commercial St | open |
| Cascade Shores General Store and Cafe | Café | Coffee | 16552 Pasquale Rd | open |
| Choquiero Cacao Cafe | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 419 Broad St | open |
| Citronee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 320 Broad St | open |
| Clavey Vineyards & Winery Tasting Room | Winery / distillery / taproom | 232 Commercial St | open | |
| Communal Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 233 Broad St | open |
| Cosmic Roots Market | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 115 S Pine St | open |
| County Cafe | Café | Coffee | 950 Maidu Ave | open |
| Crazy Horse Saloon and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 230 Commercial St | open |
| Crumbunny Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 405 Commercial St | open |
| Deer Creek Bar and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 101 Broad St | open |
| Delish Bish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 214 Broad St | open | |
| Double Oak Vineyards & Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 14510 Blind Shady Rd | open | |
| Elevensies Crepes | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 408 Broad St | open |
| Elixart | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 203 York St | open |
| Falafel Kis | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | union st. | open |
| Foxhound Espresso & Coffee Broaster | Coffee shop | Coffee | 317 Spring St | open |
| Fred's Szechuan Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 224 Broad St | open |
| Friar Tuck's Restaurant and Bar Friar Tucks Monaghan Street | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 111 N Pine St | open |
| Fudenjuce | Juice, smoothie, tea | Vegetarian · Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 815 Zion St | open |
| Golden Era | Bar | 309 Broad St | open | |
| Good Times Bar and Grill | Bar | American | 11560 Bitney Springs Rd | open |
| Harmony Ridge Market | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Bakery | Sandwiches · Bakery | 18848 CA-20 | open |
| Haven Underground | Bar | 228 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959 | open | |
| Heartwood Eatery | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Coffee · Healthy / salads / bowls | 237 Commercial St | open |
| Hola Tortilla | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 821 Zion St | open |
| Indian Springs Tasting Room | Bar | 303 Broad St | open | |
| Jade Summit | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 236 Commercial St | open |
| Java John's | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 306 Broad St | open |
| Java Johns County Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 950 Maidu Ave | open |
| Jernigan's Tap House & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 123 Argall Way | open | |
| Lefty's Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 101 Broad St | open |
| Lika's Quarter Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 401 Commercial St | open |
| Liquid Gold Juicery | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 233 Broad St | open |
| Los Mineros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 239 Commercial St | open |
| Los Sombreros Mexican Rstrnt | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 311 Broad St | open | |
| Mapu Handheld Food & Drinks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 420 Providence Mine Rd | open |
| Master's Market, Bakery & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering · Bakery | Sandwiches · Bakery | 14618 Tyler Foote Rd | open |
| Matteo's Public Pub | Bar | 300 Commercial St | open | |
| McGee's Annex | Bar | 315 Broad St | open | |
| Melissa M Bryant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 221 Broad St | open | |
| Mi Pueblo Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 104 Union St | open |
| Mine Shaft | Bar | 222 Broad St | open | |
| Miner Moe's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 102 Argall Way | open |
| Mountain Peoples Wine Distributing | Winery / distillery / taproom | 114 New Mohawk Rd Ste D | open | |
| Nevada Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 107 Sacramento St | open | |
| Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe | Dessert | Dessert | 236 Broad St | open |
| Nevada City EATS | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Mexican · Breakfast | 104 Union St | open |
| Nevada City Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 321 Spring St | open | |
| New Moon Caf Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 203 York St | open | |
| Northridge of Nevada City | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 773 Nevada St | open |
| Nourish Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 106 Union St | open |
| ol' Republic Brewery | Brewery / taproom | 124 Argall Way | open | |
| Ol' Republic Roadhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 18851 State Highway 20 | open |
| Old 5 Mile House | Casual dining · Bar | 18851 CA-20 | open | |
| Old Tree Essentials | Winery / distillery / taproom | 12771 Newtown Rd | open | |
| Orleans Hill Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | American | 11372 Winter Moon Way | open |
| Outer Heaven Espresso | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 121 Argall Way | open |
| Peterson's Corner | Bar | American | 26310 CA-49 | open |
| Petra Modern Mediterranean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · European | 115 S Pine St | open |
| Polly's Paladar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 107 Mill St | open | |
| Port of Subs Port of Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 407 Hollow Way | open |
| Restaurant DaKan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 300 Commercial St | open |
| Ribald Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 400 Providence Mine Rd | open | |
| Sierra Sweets | Dessert · Coffee shop | Coffee | 316 Broad St | open |
| Sierra Video Systems | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 104 New Mohawk Rd | open | |
| Sopa Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 312 Commercial St | open |
| Sugar Shack | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Burgers | 122 Argall Way | open |
| Sushi In The Raw | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 315 Spring St | open |
| Sushi Q | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 238 Commercial St | open |
| Szabo Vineyards | Winery / distillery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 316 Broad St | open | |
| Szabo Vineyards | Winery / distillery / taproom | 14293 Gold Fork Rd | open | |
| Taqueria El Taco Loco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 104 Union St | open |
| The Curly Wolf | Coffee shop | Coffee | 217 Broad St | open |
| The Deadbeats | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | open | |
| The Fern | Bar | 235 Commercial St | open | |
| The Ham Stand | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 821 Zion St | open |
| The Little Town of Washington | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | open | |
| The Pizza Joint | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 228 Commercial St | open |
| The River Downtown | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 232 Commercial St | open |
| The Truffle Shop | Dessert | Dessert | 408 Broad St | open |
| The Wheelhouse | Bar | 18851 State Highway 120 | open | |
| The Willo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 16898 State Highway 49 | open |
| Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar · Bakery | Bakery | 211 Commercial St | open |
| Tintype Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 75 Bost Ave #3 | open | |
| Trailhead Tavern | Bar | 315 Broad St | open | |
| Treats | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 210 Main St | open |
| Trolley Junction Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 400 Railroad Ave | open |
| P J's Of Nevada City | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 106 Argall Way | closed |
| The Place On South Pine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 110 S Pine St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 33 | 29 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 29 | 25 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 26 | 22 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 28 | 23 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 32 | 24 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 29 | 24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 33 | 27 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 33 | 27 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 38 | 31 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 38 | 30 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 38 | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 38 | 31 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 34 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 35 | 28 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 36 | 28 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 33 | 26 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 37 | 29 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 39 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 40 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 42 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 43 | 31 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 48 | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 38 | 27 | 18 | 7 | — | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 40 | 29 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 8 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 39 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 6 | NAICS2022 |
Nearby markets (within 5 miles)
None within 5 miles.