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Food Truck Market: ZIP 18072

Opportunity Score

71 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 18072 has decent foot traffic at 10.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($79,067). 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 18072 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 7,053 and household incomes above the national median ($79,067). There are 5 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

7,053

Population

$79,067

Median Income

+6% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 45.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 16.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 18072.

Fast Food / Counter

7.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,660

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,525

Median Gross Rent

$240 K

Median Home Value

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $200–$400 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.