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Food Truck Market: ZIP 06610

Opportunity Score
64 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 06610 has strong foot traffic at 13.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($51,634). 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 06610 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 22,020 and household incomes near the national median ($51,634). There are 26 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

22,020
Population
$51,634
Median Income
-31% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.8/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 41.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 11.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 06610.

10
Sit-Down Restaurants
4.5 per 10K residents
16
Fast Food / Counter
7.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,333
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$280 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $51,634.

Data sources

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