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Food Truck Market: ZIP 21218

Opportunity Score

69 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 21218 has strong foot traffic at 14.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($62,488). 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 21218 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 44,014 and household incomes near the national median ($62,488). There are 74 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

44,014

Population

$62,488

Median Income

-16% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.5/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 35.0 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 29.3% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 21218.

Sit-Down Restaurants

5.5 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

11.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,264

Median Gross Rent

$240 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$510 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $62,488.