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Food Truck Market: ZIP 18106

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 18106 has decent foot traffic at 10.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($86,361). 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 18106 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 6,437 and household incomes above the national median ($86,361). There are 25 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

6,437

Population

$86,361

Median Income

+16% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.4/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 48.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 32.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 18106.

Sit-Down Restaurants

20.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

18.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,554

Median Gross Rent

$360 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$560 K deposits

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.