Is ZIP 34285 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 34285 scores 63/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a good market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 34285?

The median household income in ZIP 34285 is $67,712, 9% below the national median of $74,580. Moderate incomes support a balance of quality and value-priced menus.

How much foot traffic can a food truck expect in ZIP 34285?

ZIP 34285 scores 10.0/20 on the EPA walkability index, rated "Walkable". Foot traffic is present. A consistent location near offices or transit can build a reliable customer base.

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Food Truck Market: ZIP 34285

Opportunity Score

63 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 34285 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 10.0/20 — 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 34285 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 18,821 and household incomes near the national median ($67,712). There are 58 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

18,821

Population

$67,712

Median Income

-9% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.0/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 69.6 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 36.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 34285.

Sit-Down Restaurants

24.4 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,680

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,485

Median Gross Rent

$300 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$2 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $200–$400 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.