What are the best areas for food truck in Rhode Island?

The top-rated areas for food truck in Rhode Island are ZIP 02921 (score: 100/100), ZIP 02912 (score: 100/100), ZIP 02892 (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 Rhode Island compare to other states for food truck?

Rhode Island averages 99/100 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 Rhode Island

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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 $127,362 in household income. ZIP 02921 leads at 100, $135,500 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 02921 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,500
#2	ZIP 02912 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#3	ZIP 02892 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,534
#4	ZIP 02881 Pop. 7.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#5	ZIP 02874 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,099
#6	ZIP 02871 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,135
#7	ZIP 02864 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,737
#8	ZIP 02859 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,662
#9	ZIP 02835 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,442
#10	ZIP 02830 Pop. 6.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,611
#11	ZIP 02818 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,952
#12	ZIP 02817 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,485
#13	ZIP 02806 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$150,542
#14	ZIP 02865 Pop. 18 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,042
#15	ZIP 02879 Pop. 23 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,848
#16	ZIP 02831 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$135,106
#17	ZIP 02852 Pop. 23 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$112,457
#18	ZIP 02837 Pop. 3.6 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$129,750
#19	ZIP 02896 Pop. 12 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,436
#20	ZIP 02825 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,177

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 Rhode Island, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $127,362 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.

Best Cities for Food Truck Costs in Rhode Island

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