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Food Truck Market: ZIP 95842

Opportunity Score
68 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 95842 has decent foot traffic at 12.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($68,276). 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 95842 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 34,034 and household incomes near the national median ($68,276). There are 31 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

34,034
Population
$68,276
Median Income
-8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.2/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 33.7 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 11.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 95842.

9
Sit-Down Restaurants
2.6 per 10K residents
22
Fast Food / Counter
6.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,659
Median Gross Rent
$410 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$210 K deposits

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