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Food Truck Market: ZIP 35022

Opportunity Score
63 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 35022 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 6.5/20 — 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 35022 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 23,989 and household incomes above the national median ($79,084). There are 39 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

23,989
Population
$79,084
Median Income
+6% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 43.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 24.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 35022.

16
Sit-Down Restaurants
6.7 per 10K residents
23
Fast Food / Counter
9.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,130
2BR Fair Market Rent
$991
Median Gross Rent
$240 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$220 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $140–$340 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.

Data sources

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