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Food Truck Market: ZIP 19806

Opportunity Score
79 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 19806 has strong foot traffic at 14.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($88,855). 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 19806 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 9,777 and household incomes above the national median ($88,855). There are 30 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

9,777
Population
$88,855
Median Income
+19% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 50.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 61.8% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 19806.

14
Sit-Down Restaurants
14.3 per 10K residents
16
Fast Food / Counter
16.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,396
Median Gross Rent
$390 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$330 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.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits