What are the best areas for food truck in New York?

The top-rated areas for food truck in New York are ZIP 11968 (score: 100/100), ZIP 11201 (score: 100/100), ZIP 11109 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for food truck?

A strong location for food truck combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does New York compare to other states for food truck?

New York averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Food Truck Costs in New York

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and food trucks competition.

The top markets here average $152,885 in household income. ZIP 11968 leads at 100, $146,138 median income, zero existing food trucks.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 11968 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,138
#2	ZIP 11201 Pop. 69 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$169,285
#3	ZIP 11109 Pop. 7.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$198,773
#4	ZIP 11971 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,097
#5	ZIP 12018 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,542
#6	ZIP 11050 Pop. 33 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,819
#7	ZIP 11040 Pop. 42 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,511
#8	ZIP 11030 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$247,393
#9	ZIP 11024 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$170,476
#10	ZIP 11023 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,544
#11	ZIP 11021 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,390
#12	ZIP 11020 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$169,265
#13	ZIP 11010 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,686
#14	ZIP 11003 Pop. 45 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,000
#15	ZIP 11001 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$144,755
#16	ZIP 10996 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$139,700
#17	ZIP 10994 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$166,838
#18	ZIP 10990 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,199
#19	ZIP 10989 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,501
#20	ZIP 11570 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$147,784

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across New York, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $152,885 in household income. The common thread: food truck demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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