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Food Truck Market: ZIP 18014

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 18014 has decent foot traffic at 10.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($75,762). 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 18014 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 12,474 and household incomes above the national median ($75,762). There are 16 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

12,474

Population

$75,762

Median Income

+2% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.5/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 43.7 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 17.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 18014.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.4 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,360

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,126

Median Gross Rent

$280 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$180 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $160–$360 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.