Is ZIP 35543 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 35543 scores 14/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a challenging market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 35543?

The median household income in ZIP 35543 is $23,077, 69% below the national median of $74,580. Lower incomes favor value-forward concepts with accessible price points.

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Food Truck Costs Near Bear Creek, AL (35543)

Opportunity Score

14 / 100 Challenging

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 35543 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 1,086. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 35543 is an rural area. with a population of 1,086 and household incomes below the national median ($23,077).

Area Profile

1,086

Population

$23,077

Median Income

-69% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 47.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 7.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$640

Median Gross Rent

$130 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$12 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.

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 $23,077.