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Food Truck Market: ZIP 11946

Opportunity Score
62 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 11946 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.2/20 — 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 11946 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 15,819 and household incomes well above the national median ($133,918). The area has 39 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

15,819
Population
$133,918
Median Income
+80% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.2/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 44.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 33.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 11946.

3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.9 per 10K residents
23
Sit-Down Restaurants
14.5 per 10K residents
16
Fast Food / Counter
10.1 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 7.1% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 39 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$2,380
Median Gross Rent
$740 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$600 K deposits

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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 3 food trucks registered here against 39 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Food Trucks
3
Restaurants
39
Bank Branches
5

vs. National Average

Median Income
+80% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.4 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
3 vs. ~3 median

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Data sources

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