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Food Truck Market: ZIP 34609

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

Market Profile

ZIP 34609 has decent foot traffic at 11.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($79,284). 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 34609 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 46,066 and household incomes above the national median ($79,284). There are 53 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

46,066
Population
$79,284
Median Income
+6% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 44.8 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 16.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 34609.

24
Sit-Down Restaurants
5.2 per 10K residents
29
Fast Food / Counter
6.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,990
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,593
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$800 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $240–$440 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