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Food Truck Market: ZIP 11368

Opportunity Score

57 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 11368 has strong foot traffic at 13.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($72,270). 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 11368 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 105,716 and household incomes near the national median ($72,270). The area has 151 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

105,716

Population

$72,270

Median Income

-3% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.6/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 34.5 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 10.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 11368.

Food Trucks

Low competition — room to establish

0.3 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

7.5 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.8 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 1.9% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 151 restaurants). Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.

Operating Costs

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

$1,988

Median Gross Rent

$740 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.6 M deposits

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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 3 food trucks registered here against 151 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.