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Food Truck Market: ZIP 17109

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 17109 has strong foot traffic at 14.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($70,618). 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 17109 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 27,422 and household incomes near the national median ($70,618). There are 51 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

27,422

Population

$70,618

Median Income

-5% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.5/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 35.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 18.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 17109.

Sit-Down Restaurants

9.5 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

9.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,420

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,234

Median Gross Rent

$200 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$230 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $170–$370 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.