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Food Truck Market: ZIP 28205

Opportunity Score

64 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 28205 has strong foot traffic at 14.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($75,622). 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 28205 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 51,806 and household incomes above the national median ($75,622). With 8 food trucks and 130 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

51,806

Population

$75,622

Median Income

+1% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.2/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 34.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 34.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 28205.

Food Trucks

Moderate — proven market

1.5 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

16.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

9.1 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 5.8% of the food scene here (8 trucks vs. 130 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,460

Median Gross Rent

$460 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$410 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.