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Food Truck Market: ZIP 92801

Opportunity Score
77 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 92801 has strong foot traffic at 14.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($83,725). 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 92801 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 60,547 and household incomes above the national median ($83,725). There are 119 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

60,547
Population
$83,725
Median Income
+12% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 14.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 92801.

47
Sit-Down Restaurants
7.8 per 10K residents
72
Fast Food / Counter
11.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,056
Median Gross Rent
$690 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$570 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