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Food Truck Market: ZIP 20186

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 20186 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 5.1/20 — 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 20186 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 15,433 and household incomes well above the national median ($100,813). There are 51 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

15,433

Population

$100,813

Median Income

+35% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

5.1/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 40.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 30.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 20186.

Sit-Down Restaurants

16.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

16.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,830

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,541

Median Gross Rent

$490 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$2.4 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $220–$420 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.