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Food Truck Market: ZIP 96001

Opportunity Score

65 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 96001 has decent foot traffic at 10.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($70,594). 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 96001 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 34,109 and household incomes near the national median ($70,594). There are 67 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

34,109

Population

$70,594

Median Income

-5% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.2/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 40.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 19.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 96001.

Sit-Down Restaurants

12.6 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,540

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,238

Median Gross Rent

$390 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.4 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $180–$380 in markets like this.

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.