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Food Truck Market: ZIP 28144

Opportunity Score

59 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 28144 has decent foot traffic at 10.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($52,568). 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 28144 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 27,977 and household incomes near the national median ($52,568). There are 65 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

27,977

Population

$52,568

Median Income

-30% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.7/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 38.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 20.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 28144.

Sit-Down Restaurants

12.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

11.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$972

Median Gross Rent

$230 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$560 K deposits

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.

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 $52,568.