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Food Truck Market: ZIP 32259

Opportunity Score
62 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 32259 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 6.7/20 — 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 32259 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 69,866 and household incomes well above the national median ($144,168). The area has 94 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

69,866
Population
$144,168
Median Income
+93% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.7/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 34.8% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 32259.

4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.6 per 10K residents
54
Sit-Down Restaurants
7.7 per 10K residents
40
Fast Food / Counter
5.7 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 4.1% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 94 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$2,600
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,268
Median Gross Rent
$480 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$980 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $310–$510 in markets like this.

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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 4 food trucks registered here against 94 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.

Data sources

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