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Food Truck Market: ZIP 29585

Opportunity Score
61 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 29585 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores 5.8/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 29585 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 16,966 and household incomes above the national median ($81,946). There are 59 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

16,966
Population
$81,946
Median Income
+10% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
5.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 61.7 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 42.5% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 29585.

42
Sit-Down Restaurants
24.8 per 10K residents
17
Fast Food / Counter
10.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,660
Median Gross Rent
$460 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$620 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.

Data sources

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