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Food Truck Market: ZIP 13219

Opportunity Score
72 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 13219 has decent foot traffic at 12.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($81,414). 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 13219 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 15,546 and household incomes above the national median ($81,414). There are 33 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

15,546
Population
$81,414
Median Income
+9% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.2/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 42.5 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 30.8% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 13219.

11
Sit-Down Restaurants
7.1 per 10K residents
22
Fast Food / Counter
14.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,390
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,039
Median Gross Rent
$170 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.1 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-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.

Data sources

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