FoodTruckCost
Home Pennsylvania ZIP 16901

Food Truck Market: ZIP 16901

Opportunity Score
63 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 16901 is a car-dependent rural area — 9.4/20 on the EPA walkability index, 1.1 points below the national average. Population sits at 10,416. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 16901 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 10,416 and household incomes near the national median ($66,003). There are 17 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

10,416
Population
$66,003
Median Income
-12% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
9.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 47.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 21.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 16901.

9
Sit-Down Restaurants
8.6 per 10K residents
8
Fast Food / Counter
7.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$970
2BR Fair Market Rent
$863
Median Gross Rent
$210 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$470 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $120–$320 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