Food Truck Market: ZIP 92161
Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Profile
ZIP 92161 has decent foot traffic at 12.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($0). 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 92161 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic.
Area Profile
24
Population
Urban
Area Type
12.7/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
College-Educated: 50.0% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
vs. National Average
Walkability
+2.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
92092
0.3 mi
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92093
0.7 mi
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92122
1.9 mi
Pop: 45,437
$98,825
Walk: 11.2
92037
1.9 mi
Pop: 39,284
$141,822
Walk: 12.2
92121
2.6 mi
Pop: 4,157
$135,795
92117
4.0 mi
Pop: 52,645
$105,286
Walk: 12.8
92130
5.4 mi
Pop: 59,768
$201,731
Walk: 9.5
92109
6.0 mi
Pop: 44,456
$118,300
Walk: 14.2
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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