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Food Truck Market: ZIP 12305

Opportunity Score
67 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 12305 has strong foot traffic at 15.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($53,326). 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 12305 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 7,356 and household incomes near the national median ($53,326). There are 37 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

7,356
Population
$53,326
Median Income
-28% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 35.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 27.1% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 12305.

24
Sit-Down Restaurants
32.6 per 10K residents
13
Fast Food / Counter
17.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,142
Median Gross Rent
$220 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$470 K 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.

Data sources

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