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Food Truck Market: ZIP 17034

Opportunity Score

60 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 17034 has strong foot traffic at 16.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($51,717). 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 17034 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 2,988 and household incomes near the national median ($51,717). There are 4 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

2,988

Population

$51,717

Median Income

-31% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

16.1/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 34.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 13.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 17034.

Sit-Down Restaurants

13.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,220

2BR Fair Market Rent

$993

Median Gross Rent

$120 K

Median Home Value

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.