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Food Truck Market: ZIP 12431

Opportunity Score
52 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 12431 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores low — 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 12431 is an urban area. with a population of 1,909 and household incomes above the national median ($80,694).

Area Profile

1,909
Population
$80,694
Median Income
+8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 46.8 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 24.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$882
Median Gross Rent
$260 K
Median Home Value

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.

Data sources

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