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Food Truck Market: ZIP 02149

Opportunity Score
77 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 02149 has strong foot traffic at 14.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($85,218). 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 02149 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 50,045 and household incomes above the national median ($85,218). There are 74 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

50,045
Population
$85,218
Median Income
+14% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 35.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 17.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 02149.

38
Sit-Down Restaurants
7.6 per 10K residents
36
Fast Food / Counter
7.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,076
Median Gross Rent
$610 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.5 M 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