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Food Truck Market: ZIP 94305

Opportunity Score
79 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 94305 has strong foot traffic at 15.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($83,088). 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 94305 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 18,509 and household incomes above the national median ($83,088). There are 8 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

18,509
Population
$83,088
Median Income
+11% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 21.9 — young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 33.0% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 94305.

8
Fast Food / Counter
4.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,014
Median Gross Rent
$2 M
Median Home Value

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.

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