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Food Truck Market: ZIP 21869

Opportunity Score

24 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 21869 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 3.1/20 — well below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 21869 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 827 and household incomes near the national median ($62,045).

Area Profile

827

Population

$62,045

Median Income

-17% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

3.1/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 40.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 8.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,596

Median Gross Rent

$230 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$26 K deposits

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.