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Food Truck Market: ZIP 01118

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 01118 has decent foot traffic at 11.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($80,250). 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 01118 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 14,839 and household incomes above the national median ($80,250). There are 12 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

14,839

Population

$80,250

Median Income

+8% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.8/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 38.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 23.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 01118.

Sit-Down Restaurants

3.4 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

4.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,190

Median Gross Rent

$280 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$460 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.