What does food truck cost in New York?

Food Truck Costs in New York vary by location. 230 food trucks operate across 1,825 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many food trucks are in New York?

New York has approximately 230 food trucks across 1,825 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for food truck in New York?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in New York is ZIP 11968 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is New York a good market for food truck?

New York rates as a fair market for food truck with an average opportunity score of 57/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 1,823 scored ZIP codes.

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Food Truck Costs in New York

Aggregated from 1,825 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

20 Million

Total Population

$80 Thousand

Avg Median Income

230

Registered Food Trucks

New York has 230 registered food trucks across 1,825 ZIP codes, serving a population of 20 Million. Median household income averages $80,343 — 5,343 above the national median.

Mixed picture. The 57/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 0.1 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Permit and licensing fees in New York average $6,220 per year across the cities we track. These are annual totals covering business license, health permit, and mobile vendor fees, pulled from municipal fee schedules — not estimates.

Top ZIP Codes in New York

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ZIP 11968 Pop. 14 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11201 Pop. 69 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11109 Pop. 7.4 Thousand

$200 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11971 Pop. 6.5 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 12018 Pop. 7.1 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11050 Pop. 33 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11040 Pop. 42 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11030 Pop. 18 Thousand

$250 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11024 Pop. 8.8 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 11023 Pop. 9.8 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Permit Costs

New York, NY

Business License $200

Health Permit $580

Mobile Vendor Permit $3,000

Fire Permit $340

Annual Renewal $2,100

Source: Municipal fee schedules, 2024–2025

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in New York ranked by opportunity score with full breakdowns.

Best Food Trucks Markets in New York

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Data sources: Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022, FDIC Summary of Deposits 2023.