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Food Truck Market: ZIP 06033

Opportunity Score
66 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 06033 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 9.3/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 06033 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 29,921 and household incomes well above the national median ($149,962). The area has 59 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

29,921
Population
$149,962
Median Income
+101% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 43.6 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 48.2% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 06033.

4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.3 per 10K residents
29
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.7 per 10K residents
30
Fast Food / Counter
10.0 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 6.3% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 59 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,712
Median Gross Rent
$430 K
Median Home Value
14
Bank Branches
$2.1 M 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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 4 food trucks registered here against 59 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits