Food Truck Market: ZIP 90241
Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 90241 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 45,319 and household incomes above the national median ($88,006). The area has 85 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
45,319
Population
$88,006
Median Income
+18% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 36.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 17.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 90241.
3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.7 per 10K residents
38
Sit-Down Restaurants
8.4 per 10K residents
47
Fast Food / Counter
10.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 3.4% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 85 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,956
Median Gross Rent
$830 K
Median Home Value
12
Bank Branches
$3.2 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 3
- Restaurants
- 85
- Bank Branches
- 12
vs. National Average
Median Income
+18% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+4.5 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
3 vs. ~3 median
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Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits