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Food Truck Market: ZIP 08244

Opportunity Score

71 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 08244 has strong foot traffic at 14.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($67,500). 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 08244 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 10,611 and household incomes near the national median ($67,500). There are 43 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

10,611

Population

$67,500

Median Income

-9% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.2/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 43.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 22.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 08244.

Sit-Down Restaurants

23.6 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

17.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,630

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,266

Median Gross Rent

$280 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$600 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $200–$400 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.