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Food Truck Market: ZIP 19148

Opportunity Score

66 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 19148 has strong foot traffic at 15.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($82,605). 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 19148 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 50,400 and household incomes above the national median ($82,605). With 6 food trucks and 107 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

50,400

Population

$82,605

Median Income

+11% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.7/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 37.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 29.6% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 19148.

Food Trucks

Moderate — proven market

1.2 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

9.3 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

11.9 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 5.3% of the food scene here (6 trucks vs. 107 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,594

Median Gross Rent

$310 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.2 M 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.