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Food Truck Market: ZIP 25529

Opportunity Score

32 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 25529 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 6.5/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 25529 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 1,085 and household incomes near the national median ($61,583).

Area Profile

1,085

Population

$61,583

Median Income

-17% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

6.5/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Median Age: 29.8 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 3.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$850

2BR Fair Market Rent

$883

Median Gross Rent

$78 K

Median Home Value

Commissary estimate: This is a low-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $100–$300 in markets like this.

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.