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Food Truck Market: ZIP 02122

Opportunity Score

79 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 02122 has strong foot traffic at 15.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($82,945). 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 02122 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 23,471 and household incomes above the national median ($82,945). There are 38 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

23,471

Population

$82,945

Median Income

+11% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.5/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 36.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 27.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 02122.

Sit-Down Restaurants

9.8 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,550

2BR Fair Market Rent

$2,052

Median Gross Rent

$660 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$810 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $310–$510 in markets like this.

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.