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Food Truck Market: ZIP 11219

Opportunity Score

67 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 11219 has strong foot traffic at 14.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($55,685). 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 11219 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 94,737 and household incomes near the national median ($55,685). There are 94 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

94,737

Population

$55,685

Median Income

-25% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.4/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 25.5 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 10.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 11219.

Sit-Down Restaurants

4.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,480

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,678

Median Gross Rent

$1.1 M

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$6.1 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.

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 $55,685.

Young Market Dynamics

Median age under 32 and solid walkability is a good combination for street food. Late lunch and post-work hours tend to outperform breakfast in younger markets. Social media discovery works here too.