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Food Truck Market: ZIP 33178

Opportunity Score
65 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 33178 sits in the above-average walkability at 13.4/20 on the EPA index. Median income runs 22% above the national median — $91,338 vs. $74,580 nationally. High foot traffic and real purchasing power make this one of the stronger food truck markets in the country. The tradeoff: commissary kitchen rates and permit fees are elevated to match.

Market Summary

ZIP 33178 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 65,515 and household incomes above the national median ($91,338). With 6 food trucks and 116 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

65,515
Population
$91,338
Median Income
+22% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.4/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 38.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 36.0% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 33178.

6
Food Trucks
Moderate — proven market
0.9 per 10K residents
65
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.9 per 10K residents
51
Fast Food / Counter
7.8 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 4.9% of the food scene here (6 trucks vs. 116 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$3,340
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,609
Median Gross Rent
$500 K
Median Home Value
17
Bank Branches
$4.6 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $400–$600 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.

Data sources

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