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Food Truck Market: ZIP 17837

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 17837 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores 9.5/20 — 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 17837 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 18,312 and household incomes above the national median ($80,488). There are 38 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

18,312

Population

$80,488

Median Income

+8% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

9.5/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 36.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 25.3% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 17837.

Sit-Down Restaurants

10.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

9.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$910

2BR Fair Market Rent

$959

Median Gross Rent

$260 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$570 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $110–$310 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.