Is ZIP 04662 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 04662 scores 56/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a fair market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 04662?

The median household income in ZIP 04662 is $150,250, 101% above the national median of $74,580. Higher incomes support premium pricing and specialty food concepts.

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Food Truck Costs Near Northeast Harbor, ME (04662)

Opportunity Score

56 / 100 Fair

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 04662 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 495. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 04662 is an rural area. with a population of 495 and household incomes well above the national median ($150,250). There are 4 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

495

Population

$150,250

Median Income

+101% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 52.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 54.1% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food Trucks and related businesses in ZIP 04662.

Sit-Down Restaurants

80.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$1,378

Median Gross Rent

$610 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$66 K deposits

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Premium Pricing Holds Here

Income levels and education rates both point toward a market that will pay for quality. Specialty ingredients, dietary accommodations, and strong branding all command price premiums in this ZIP. Don't race to the bottom.