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Food Truck Market: ZIP 29638

Opportunity Score

62 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 29638 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores low — 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 29638 is an urban area. with a population of 3,348 and household incomes near the national median ($65,000).

Area Profile

3,348

Population

$65,000

Median Income

-13% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 45.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 19.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$900

Median Gross Rent

$160 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$15 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.