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Food Truck Market: ZIP 08887

Opportunity Score

51 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 08887 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 6.1/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 08887 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 1,377 and household incomes well above the national median ($104,091).

Area Profile

1,377

Population

$104,091

Median Income

+40% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

6.1/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Median Age: 40.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 29.8% — balanced market for quality & value.

Operating Costs

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

$2,050

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,817

Median Gross Rent

$270 K

Median Home Value

Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $250–$450 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.