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Food Truck Market: ZIP 28403

Opportunity Score

63 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 28403 has decent foot traffic at 11.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($54,547). 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 28403 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 40,319 and household incomes near the national median ($54,547). There are 162 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

40,319

Population

$54,547

Median Income

-27% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.7/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 28.5 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 27.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 28403.

Sit-Down Restaurants

21.3 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

18.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,380

Median Gross Rent

$390 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$13 M 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 $54,547.

Young Market Dynamics

Median age under 32 and solid walkability is a good combination for street food. Late lunch and post-work hours tend to outperform breakfast in younger markets. Social media discovery works here too.