How many food trucks are in ZIP 92154?

ZIP 92154 has 7 food trucks — a moderate level showing the market is active with room for differentiated concepts.

Is ZIP 92154 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 92154 scores 65/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a good market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 92154?

The median household income in ZIP 92154 is $90,035, 21% above the national median of $74,580. Higher incomes support premium pricing and specialty food concepts.

How much foot traffic can a food truck expect in ZIP 92154?

ZIP 92154 scores 12.5/20 on the EPA walkability index, rated "Walkable". Foot traffic is present. A consistent location near offices or transit can build a reliable customer base.

How does food truck competition compare to restaurants in ZIP 92154?

Food trucks are 8.5% of the food service market in ZIP 92154 (7 trucks vs. 75 restaurants). Moderate truck presence with proven demand and room for new operators.

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Food Truck Market: ZIP 92154

Opportunity Score

65 / 100 Good

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 92154 sits in the above-average walkability at 12.5/20 on the EPA index. Median income runs 21% above the national median — $90,035 vs. $74,580 nationally. High foot traffic and real purchasing power make this one of the stronger food truck markets in the country. The tradeoff: commissary kitchen rates and permit fees are elevated to match.

Market Summary

ZIP 92154 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 82,832 and household incomes above the national median ($90,035). With 7 food trucks and 75 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

82,832

Population

$90,035

Median Income

+21% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

12.5/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 35.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 13.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 92154.

Food Trucks

Moderate — proven market

0.8 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

2.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.2 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 8.5% of the food scene here (7 trucks vs. 75 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$2,710

2BR Fair Market Rent

$2,143

Median Gross Rent

$610 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$630 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $330–$530 in markets like this.

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.