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Food Truck Market: ZIP 19149

Opportunity Score

56 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 19149 has strong foot traffic at 14.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($54,679). 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 19149 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 57,226 and household incomes near the national median ($54,679). With 6 food trucks and 78 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

57,226

Population

$54,679

Median Income

-27% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.8/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 34.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 9.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 19149.

Food Trucks

Moderate — proven market

1.0 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

4.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

8.9 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 7.1% of the food scene here (6 trucks vs. 78 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,750

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,484

Median Gross Rent

$200 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$2.1 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $210–$410 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 $54,679.