Food Truck Market: ZIP 90255
Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 90255 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 69,349 and household incomes near the national median ($64,766). The area has 112 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
69,349
Population
$64,766
Median Income
-13% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 35.0 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 5.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 90255.
3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.4 per 10K residents
35
Sit-Down Restaurants
5.0 per 10K residents
77
Fast Food / Counter
11.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 2.6% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 112 restaurants).
Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,508
Median Gross Rent
$580 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Food Trucks
- 3
- Restaurants
- 112
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
-13% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.6 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