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Food Truck Market: ZIP 05602

Opportunity Score

75 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 05602 has strong foot traffic at 13.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($81,320). 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 05602 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 12,250 and household incomes above the national median ($81,320). There are 25 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

12,250

Population

$81,320

Median Income

+9% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

13.2/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 45.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 45.3% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 05602.

Sit-Down Restaurants

11.4 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

9.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,309

Median Gross Rent

$360 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1 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.