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Food Truck Market: ZIP 21502

Opportunity Score

67 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 21502 has strong foot traffic at 13.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($58,721). 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 21502 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 41,810 and household incomes near the national median ($58,721). There are 74 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

41,810

Population

$58,721

Median Income

-21% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

13.4/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 43.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 15.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 21502.

Sit-Down Restaurants

7.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

9.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$970

2BR Fair Market Rent

$771

Median Gross Rent

$150 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$610 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $120–$320 in markets like this.

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.