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Food Truck Market: ZIP 07503

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

Market Profile

ZIP 07503 has strong foot traffic at 13.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($60,295). 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 07503 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 19,567 and household incomes near the national median ($60,295). There are 53 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

19,567
Population
$60,295
Median Income
-19% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.4/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 33.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 07503.

30
Sit-Down Restaurants
15.3 per 10K residents
23
Fast Food / Counter
11.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,870
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,605
Median Gross Rent
$310 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$300 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.

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 $60,295.

Data sources

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