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Food Truck Market: ZIP 10305

Opportunity Score
79 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 10305 has strong foot traffic at 14.3/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($86,294). 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 10305 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 41,714 and household incomes above the national median ($86,294). There are 83 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

41,714
Population
$86,294
Median Income
+16% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 44.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 23.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 10305.

45
Sit-Down Restaurants
10.8 per 10K residents
38
Fast Food / Counter
9.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,480
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,656
Median Gross Rent
$630 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$2 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $300–$500 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.

Data sources

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