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Food Truck Market: ZIP 19152

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 19152 has strong foot traffic at 14.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($57,966). 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 19152 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 35,566 and household incomes near the national median ($57,966). There are 40 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

35,566

Population

$57,966

Median Income

-22% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.4/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 40.8 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 20.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 19152.

Sit-Down Restaurants

5.6 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,580

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,236

Median Gross Rent

$270 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$560 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $190–$390 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 $57,966.