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Food Truck Market: ZIP 90077

Opportunity Score
79 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 90077 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.3/20 — 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 90077 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 8,386 and household incomes well above the national median ($206,319). There are 10 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

8,386
Population
$206,319
Median Income
+177% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 46.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 56.7% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 90077.

7
Sit-Down Restaurants
8.3 per 10K residents
3
Fast Food / Counter
3.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$3,093
Median Gross Rent
$2 M
Median Home Value

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.

Premium Pricing Holds Here

Income levels and education rates both point toward a market that will pay for quality. Specialty ingredients, dietary accommodations, and strong branding all command price premiums in this ZIP. Don't race to the bottom.

Data sources

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