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Food Truck Market: ZIP 90731

Opportunity Score
76 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 90731 has strong foot traffic at 15.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($76,395). 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 90731 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 61,944 and household incomes above the national median ($76,395). There are 72 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

61,944
Population
$76,395
Median Income
+2% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.6/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 38.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 19.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 90731.

33
Sit-Down Restaurants
5.3 per 10K residents
39
Fast Food / Counter
6.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,740
Median Gross Rent
$850 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$680 K deposits

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