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Food Truck Market: ZIP 93304

Opportunity Score
67 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 93304 has strong foot traffic at 14.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($51,627). 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 93304 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 51,457 and household incomes near the national median ($51,627). There are 72 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

51,457
Population
$51,627
Median Income
-31% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.9/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 29.8 — young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 6.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 93304.

24
Sit-Down Restaurants
4.7 per 10K residents
48
Fast Food / Counter
9.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,310
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,141
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$480 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $160–$360 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $51,627.

Young Market Dynamics

Median age under 32 and solid walkability is a good combination for street food. Late lunch and post-work hours tend to outperform breakfast in younger markets. Social media discovery works here too.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits