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Food Truck Market: ZIP 27927

Opportunity Score

52 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 27927 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores 8.8/20 — 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 27927 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 1,129 and household incomes well above the national median ($104,808). There are 29 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

1,129

Population

$104,808

Median Income

+41% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

8.8/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Median Age: 63.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 57.7% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 27927.

Sit-Down Restaurants

168.3 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

88.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,760

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,368

Median Gross Rent

$610 K

Median Home Value

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $210–$410 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.

Premium Pricing Holds Here

Income levels and education rates both point toward a market that will pay for quality. Specialty ingredients, dietary accommodations, and strong branding all command price premiums in this ZIP. Don't race to the bottom.