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Food Truck Market: ZIP 26241

Opportunity Score

59 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 26241 has decent foot traffic at 10.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($53,102). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 26241 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 14,221 and household incomes near the national median ($53,102). There are 31 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

14,221

Population

$53,102

Median Income

-29% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

10.8/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 44.7 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 16.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 26241.

Sit-Down Restaurants

13.4 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

8.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$850

2BR Fair Market Rent

$831

Median Gross Rent

$140 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$620 K deposits

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

What to Expect Here

Fixed Location Beats Roaming

High-foot-traffic areas reward consistency. If you can secure a recurring spot near offices or transit stops, build your weekly schedule around it. Regular customers drive more revenue than novelty seekers.