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Food Truck Market: ZIP 18976

Opportunity Score
83 / 100 Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 18976 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 9.8/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 18976 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 21,942 and household incomes well above the national median ($119,237). There are 39 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

21,942
Population
$119,237
Median Income
+60% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 45.5 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 37.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 18976.

21
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.6 per 10K residents
18
Fast Food / Counter
8.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,040
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,643
Median Gross Rent
$500 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$640 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $240–$440 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