Is ZIP 27982 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 27982 scores 4/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a challenging market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

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Opportunity Score

4 / 100 Challenging

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 27982 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 138. 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 27982 is an rural area. There are 4 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

138

Population

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 63.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 0.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food Trucks and related businesses in ZIP 27982.

Sit-Down Restaurants

289.9 per 10K residents

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.

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Quick Facts

Area Type: Rural
Related Businesses: 4

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About This Data

Data sources

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