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Food Truck Market: ZIP 01020

Opportunity Score
67 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 01020 has decent foot traffic at 12.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($66,009). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 01020 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 30,167 and household incomes near the national median ($66,009). There are 59 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

30,167
Population
$66,009
Median Income
-11% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 45.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 17.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 01020.

30
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.9 per 10K residents
29
Fast Food / Counter
9.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.

$1,212
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$770 K deposits

What to Expect Here

Fixed Location Beats Roaming

High-foot-traffic areas reward consistency. If you can secure a recurring spot near offices or transit stops, build your weekly schedule around it. Regular customers drive more revenue than novelty seekers.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits