Home › Pennsylvania › ZIP 18202

Food Truck Market: ZIP 18202

Opportunity Score

60 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 18202 has decent foot traffic at 10.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($55,517). 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 18202 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 13,477 and household incomes near the national median ($55,517). There are 28 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

13,477

Population

$55,517

Median Income

-26% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.7/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 42.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 14.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 18202.

Sit-Down Restaurants

7.4 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

13.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,140

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,029

Median Gross Rent

$180 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$590 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $140–$340 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $55,517.