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Food Truck Market: ZIP 95838

Opportunity Score

69 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 95838 has decent foot traffic at 12.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($68,349). 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 95838 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 40,677 and household incomes near the national median ($68,349). There are 12 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

40,677

Population

$68,349

Median Income

-8% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

12.5/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 32.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 8.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 95838.

Sit-Down Restaurants

1.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

1.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,684

Median Gross Rent

$390 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.