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Food Truck Market: ZIP 13796

Opportunity Score
30 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 13796 is a car-dependent suburban market. 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 13796 is an suburban area. with a population of 915 and household incomes near the national median ($63,750).

Area Profile

915
Population
$63,750
Median Income
-15% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 51.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 24.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,170
2BR Fair Market Rent
$932
Median Gross Rent
$140 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.

Data sources

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