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Food Truck Market: ZIP 24272

Opportunity Score
4 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 24272 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 316. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 24272 is an rural area. with a population of 316 and household incomes below the national median ($31,313).

Area Profile

316
Population
$31,313
Median Income
-58% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 66.0 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 5.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$-666,666,700
Median Gross Rent
$90 K
Median Home Value

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $31,313.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits