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Food Truck Market: ZIP 21402

Opportunity Score

76 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 21402 has strong foot traffic at 14.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($80,893). 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 21402 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 4,303 and household incomes above the national median ($80,893).

Area Profile

4,303

Population

$80,893

Median Income

+8% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.5/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 21.0 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 7.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$2,933

Median Gross Rent

$-670 M

Median Home Value

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.

Young Market Dynamics

Median age under 32 and solid walkability is a good combination for street food. Late lunch and post-work hours tend to outperform breakfast in younger markets. Social media discovery works here too.