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Food Truck Market: ZIP 11228

Opportunity Score

75 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 11228 has strong foot traffic at 13.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($80,737). 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 11228 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 42,325 and household incomes above the national median ($80,737). There are 47 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

42,325

Population

$80,737

Median Income

+8% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.4/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 44.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 27.6% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 11228.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,480

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,828

Median Gross Rent

$1.1 M

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$540 K 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.