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Food Truck Market: ZIP 13162

Opportunity Score

4 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 13162 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 150. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 13162 is an rural area.

Area Profile

150

Population

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 72.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 40.0% — balanced market for quality & value.

Operating Costs

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

$1,180

2BR Fair Market Rent

$200 K

Median Home Value

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $140–$340 in markets like this.

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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $0.