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Food Truck Market: ZIP 11717

Opportunity Score

40 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 11717 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 8.3/20 — 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 11717 is an urban area with low foot traffic. There are 51 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

Urban

Area Type

8.3/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 11717.

Sit-Down Restaurants

Fast Food / Counter

Operating Costs

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

$2,260

2BR Fair Market Rent

Bank Branches

$220 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $270–$470 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.