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Food Truck Market: ZIP 20130

Opportunity Score

36 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 20130 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 20130 is an urban area. with a population of 217 and household incomes above the national median ($90,688).

Area Profile

217

Population

$90,688

Median Income

+22% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 51.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 54.8% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Operating Costs

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

$2,090

2BR Fair Market Rent

Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $250–$450 in markets like this.

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.

Premium Pricing Holds Here

Income levels and education rates both point toward a market that will pay for quality. Specialty ingredients, dietary accommodations, and strong branding all command price premiums in this ZIP. Don't race to the bottom.