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Food Truck Market: ZIP 19946

Opportunity Score
78 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 19946 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores low — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 19946 is an urban area. with a population of 5,603 and household incomes above the national median ($80,459). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

5,603
Population
$80,459
Median Income
+8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 47.7 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 16.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 19946.

3
Sit-Down Restaurants
5.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,231
Median Gross Rent
$300 K
Median Home Value

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Data sources

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