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Food Truck Market: ZIP 28642

Opportunity Score

48 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 28642 is a car-dependent rural area — 5.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, 4.7 points below the national average. Population sits at 5,602. 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 28642 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,602 and household incomes below the national median ($44,543). There are 12 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

5,602

Population

$44,543

Median Income

-40% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

5.8/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 43.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 9.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 28642.

Sit-Down Restaurants

16.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$642

Median Gross Rent

$140 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$70 K deposits

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.

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 $44,543.