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Food Truck Market: ZIP 08232

Opportunity Score

65 / 100 Good

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 08232 has strong foot traffic at 14.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($52,476). 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 08232 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 20,200 and household incomes near the national median ($52,476). There are 29 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

20,200

Population

$52,476

Median Income

-30% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.7/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 35.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 7.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 08232.

Sit-Down Restaurants

8.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,550

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,210

Median Gross Rent

$180 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$63 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $190–$390 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 $52,476.