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Food Truck Market: ZIP 04103

Opportunity Score

63 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 04103 has strong foot traffic at 13.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($89,796). 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 04103 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 32,024 and household incomes above the national median ($89,796). The area has 39 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

32,024

Population

$89,796

Median Income

+20% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 38.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 43.0% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 04103.

Food Trucks

Low competition — room to establish

1.2 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

8.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

4.1 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 9.3% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 39 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,620

Median Gross Rent

$460 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$450 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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 4 food trucks registered here against 39 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.