Home › Pennsylvania › ZIP 16828

Food Truck Market: ZIP 16828

Opportunity Score

69 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 16828 has decent foot traffic at 11.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($73,810). 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 16828 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 4,774 and household incomes near the national median ($73,810). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

4,774

Population

$73,810

Median Income

-1% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.8/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 50.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 21.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 16828.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,240

2BR Fair Market Rent

$993

Median Gross Rent

$280 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$130 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $150–$350 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.