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Food Truck Market: ZIP 33542

Opportunity Score

57 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 33542 scores 10.6/20 for walkability — foot traffic is there. Income levels run 34% below the national average though, which puts real pressure on menu pricing. Value-forward concepts outperform premium ones in markets like this. Customers in this ZIP are price-conscious. That's not a reason to avoid it — it's a reason to price correctly from day one.

Market Summary

ZIP 33542 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 24,306 and household incomes below the national median ($49,011). There are 29 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

24,306

Population

$49,011

Median Income

-34% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.6/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 51.5 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 11.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 33542.

Sit-Down Restaurants

7.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

4.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,490

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,049

Median Gross Rent

$130 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$350 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

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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $49,011.