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Food Truck Market: ZIP 21903

Opportunity Score
71 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 21903 has decent foot traffic at 11.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($78,962). 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 21903 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 5,692 and household incomes above the national median ($78,962). There are 11 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

5,692
Population
$78,962
Median Income
+6% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 43.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 14.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 21903.

6
Sit-Down Restaurants
10.5 per 10K residents
5
Fast Food / Counter
8.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$916
Median Gross Rent
$300 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$59 K 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.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits