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Food Truck Market: ZIP 31404

Opportunity Score
64 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 31404 scores 14.0/20 for walkability — foot traffic is there. Income levels run 33% below the national average though, which puts real pressure on menu pricing. Value-forward concepts outperform premium ones in markets like this. Customers in this ZIP are price-conscious. That's not a reason to avoid it — it's a reason to price correctly from day one.

Market Summary

ZIP 31404 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 30,749 and household incomes below the national median ($49,805). There are 49 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

30,749
Population
$49,805
Median Income
-33% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 35.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 19.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 31404.

14
Sit-Down Restaurants
4.6 per 10K residents
35
Fast Food / Counter
11.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,470
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,199
Median Gross Rent
$190 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$550 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $180–$380 in markets like this.

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 $49,805.

Data sources

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