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Food Truck Market: ZIP 17921

Opportunity Score

67 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 17921 has decent foot traffic at 10.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($71,600). 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 17921 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 7,029 and household incomes near the national median ($71,600). There are 4 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

7,029

Population

$71,600

Median Income

-4% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

10.2/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 44.6 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 9.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 17921.

Sit-Down Restaurants

5.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$960

2BR Fair Market Rent

$751

Median Gross Rent

$140 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$37 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

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.