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Food Truck Market: ZIP 22973

Opportunity Score

57 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 22973 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 4.8/20 — 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 22973 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,980 and household incomes near the national median ($73,579).

Area Profile

5,980

Population

$73,579

Median Income

-1% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

4.8/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 49.8 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 15.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,520

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,244

Median Gross Rent

$260 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$74 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $180–$380 in markets like this.

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.