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Food Truck Market: ZIP 07112

Opportunity Score
65 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 07112 has strong foot traffic at 13.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($55,171). 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 07112 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 27,633 and household incomes near the national median ($55,171). There are 19 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

27,633
Population
$55,171
Median Income
-26% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 35.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 11.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 07112.

19
Fast Food / Counter
6.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,780
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,334
Median Gross Rent
$310 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$58 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $210–$410 in markets like this.

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 $55,171.

Data sources

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