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Home Market Analysis

Food Truck Market: ZIP 90014

Opportunity Score
39 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 90014 is an urban area. with a population of 10,224 and household incomes below the national median ($31,000). The area has 65 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

10,224
Population
$31,000
Median Income
-58% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 37.7 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 36.4% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 90014.

4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
3.9 per 10K residents
29
Sit-Down Restaurants
28.4 per 10K residents
36
Fast Food / Counter
35.2 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 5.8% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 65 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,583
Median Gross Rent
$620 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$59 K deposits

Data sources

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