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Food Truck Market: ZIP 13088

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 13088 has decent foot traffic at 11.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($73,814). 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 13088 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 21,875 and household incomes near the national median ($73,814). There are 24 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

21,875

Population

$73,814

Median Income

-1% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.1/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 43.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 26.1% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 13088.

Sit-Down Restaurants

5.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,430

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,104

Median Gross Rent

$170 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$350 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $170–$370 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.