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Food Truck Market: ZIP 02134

Opportunity Score

76 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 02134 has strong foot traffic at 14.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($78,679). 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 02134 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 17,667 and household incomes above the national median ($78,679). There are 102 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

17,667

Population

$78,679

Median Income

+5% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.5/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 28.5 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 53.6% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 02134.

Sit-Down Restaurants

36.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

21.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,358

Median Gross Rent

$660 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$600 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $78,679.

Young Market Dynamics

Median age under 32 and solid walkability is a good combination for street food. Late lunch and post-work hours tend to outperform breakfast in younger markets. Social media discovery works here too.