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Food Truck Market: ZIP 18415

Opportunity Score
48 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 18415 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 1,242. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 18415 is an rural area. with a population of 1,242 and household incomes above the national median ($87,985).

Area Profile

1,242
Population
$87,985
Median Income
+18% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 57.0 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 28.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Operating Costs

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

$1,080
2BR Fair Market Rent
$330 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$59 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $130–$330 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Data sources

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