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Food Truck Market: ZIP 08611

Opportunity Score

54 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 08611 has strong foot traffic at 15.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($50,806). 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 08611 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 32,786 and household incomes near the national median ($50,806). The area has 45 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

32,786

Population

$50,806

Median Income

-32% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.1/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 34.8 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 10.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 08611.

Food Trucks

Low competition — room to establish

1.2 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

7.6 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.1 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 8.2% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 45 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,840

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,300

Median Gross Rent

$140 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$270 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 $50,806.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 4 food trucks registered here against 45 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.