Is ZIP 16821 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 16821 scores 42/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a fair market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 16821?

The median household income in ZIP 16821 is $101,700, 36% above the national median of $74,580. Higher incomes support premium pricing and specialty food concepts.

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Food Truck Costs Near Allport, PA (16821)

Opportunity Score

42 / 100 Fair

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 16821 is a car-dependent urban area. 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 16821 is an urban area. with a population of 187 and household incomes well above the national median ($101,700).

Area Profile

187

Population

$101,700

Median Income

+36% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 39.0 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 28.3% — balanced market for quality & value.

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.