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Food Truck Market: ZIP 19720

Opportunity Score

56 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 19720 has decent foot traffic at 11.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($75,403). 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 19720 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 62,392 and household incomes above the national median ($75,403). The area has 77 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

62,392

Population

$75,403

Median Income

+1% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.4/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 39.7 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 16.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 19720.

Food Trucks

Low competition — room to establish

0.6 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

4.8 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.5 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 4.9% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 77 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,363

Median Gross Rent

$270 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$880 K 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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 4 food trucks registered here against 77 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.