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Food Truck Market: ZIP 13057

Opportunity Score
75 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 13057 has strong foot traffic at 14.3/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($77,908). 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 13057 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 14,476 and household incomes above the national median ($77,908). There are 24 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

14,476
Population
$77,908
Median Income
+4% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 45.0 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 23.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 13057.

11
Sit-Down Restaurants
7.6 per 10K residents
13
Fast Food / Counter
9.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,250
2BR Fair Market Rent
$990
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$720 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $150–$350 in markets like this.

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