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Food Truck Market: ZIP 21842

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 21842 has decent foot traffic at 11.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($79,876). 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 21842 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 11,226 and household incomes above the national median ($79,876). There are 234 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

11,226

Population

$79,876

Median Income

+7% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

11.7/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 53.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 32.4% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 21842.

157

Sit-Down Restaurants

139.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

68.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,394

Median Gross Rent

$450 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.5 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.