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Food Truck Market: ZIP 06374

Opportunity Score
60 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 06374 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores 6.6/20 — 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 06374 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 7,838 and household incomes near the national median ($71,882). There are 17 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

7,838
Population
$71,882
Median Income
-4% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
6.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.7 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 11.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 06374.

8
Sit-Down Restaurants
10.2 per 10K residents
9
Fast Food / Counter
11.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,302
Median Gross Rent
$250 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$240 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.

Data sources

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