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Food Truck Market: ZIP 18336

Opportunity Score
67 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 18336 has decent foot traffic at 10.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($71,420). 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 18336 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 4,133 and household incomes near the national median ($71,420). There are 15 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

4,133
Population
$71,420
Median Income
-4% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
10.2/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 45.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 20.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 18336.

7
Sit-Down Restaurants
16.9 per 10K residents
8
Fast Food / Counter
19.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,490
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,215
Median Gross Rent
$240 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$65 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $180–$380 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.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits