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Food Truck Market: ZIP 14850

Opportunity Score
48 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 14850 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.6/20 — 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 14850 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 66,495 and household incomes near the national median ($69,689). The area has 124 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

66,495
Population
$69,689
Median Income
-7% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 28.7 — young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 40.2% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 14850.

3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.5 per 10K residents
76
Sit-Down Restaurants
11.4 per 10K residents
48
Fast Food / Counter
7.2 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 2.4% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 124 restaurants). Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.

Operating Costs

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

$1,780
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,446
Median Gross Rent
$330 K
Median Home Value
21
Bank Branches
$2.1 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $210–$410 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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 3 food trucks registered here against 124 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Food Trucks
3
Restaurants
124
Bank Branches
21

vs. National Average

Median Income
-7% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.9 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
3 vs. ~3 median

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Data sources

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