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Food Truck Market: ZIP 29370

Opportunity Score
32 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 29370 is a car-dependent rural area — 5.4/20 on the EPA walkability index, 5.1 points below the national average. Population sits at 542. 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 29370 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 542 and household incomes above the national median ($80,104).

Area Profile

542
Population
$80,104
Median Income
+7% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
5.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 51.7 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 23.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$-666,666,700
Median Gross Rent
$-670 M
Median Home Value

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.

Data sources

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