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Food Truck Market: ZIP 95138

Opportunity Score

83 / 100 Excellent

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 95138 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 9.7/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 95138 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 18,960 and household incomes well above the national median ($204,476). There are 20 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

18,960

Population

$204,476

Median Income

+174% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

9.7/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 38.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 36.6% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 95138.

Sit-Down Restaurants

3.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,780

Median Gross Rent

$1.5 M

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$65 K deposits

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.