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Food Truck Market: ZIP 02861

Opportunity Score

79 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 02861 has strong foot traffic at 15.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($83,411). 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 02861 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 28,124 and household incomes above the national median ($83,411). There are 39 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

28,124

Population

$83,411

Median Income

+12% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.1/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 37.8 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 15.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 02861.

Sit-Down Restaurants

5.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

8.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,245

Median Gross Rent

$320 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$270 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.