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Food Truck Market: ZIP 94603

Opportunity Score
75 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 94603 has strong foot traffic at 14.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($76,723). 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 94603 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 35,742 and household incomes above the national median ($76,723). There are 15 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

35,742
Population
$76,723
Median Income
+3% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.6/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 34.8 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 94603.

3
Sit-Down Restaurants
0.8 per 10K residents
12
Fast Food / Counter
3.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,842
Median Gross Rent
$610 K
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.

Data sources

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