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Food Truck Market: ZIP 07201

Opportunity Score
67 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 07201 has decent foot traffic at 12.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($62,026). 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 07201 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 27,725 and household incomes near the national median ($62,026). There are 61 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

27,725
Population
$62,026
Median Income
-17% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.4/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 36.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 07201.

35
Sit-Down Restaurants
12.6 per 10K residents
26
Fast Food / Counter
9.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,800
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,476
Median Gross Rent
$410 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$450 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $220–$420 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.

Data sources

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