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Food Truck Market: ZIP 21224

Opportunity Score

63 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 21224 has strong foot traffic at 14.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($89,017). 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 21224 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 47,465 and household incomes above the national median ($89,017). The area has 155 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

47,465

Population

$89,017

Median Income

+19% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.8/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 34.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 35.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 21224.

Food Trucks

Low competition — room to establish

0.8 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

14.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

17.9 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 2.5% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 155 restaurants). Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.

Operating Costs

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

$1,778

Median Gross Rent

$300 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.3 M 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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 4 food trucks registered here against 155 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.