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Food Truck Market: ZIP 36528

Opportunity Score
44 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 36528 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 1,944. 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 36528 is an rural area. with a population of 1,944 and household incomes near the national median ($64,615). There are 8 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

1,944
Population
$64,615
Median Income
-13% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 60.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 35.0% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 36528.

5
Sit-Down Restaurants
25.7 per 10K residents
3
Fast Food / Counter
15.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,340
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,750
Median Gross Rent
$390 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$34 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $160–$360 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.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Rural
Restaurants
8
Bank Branches
1

vs. National Average

Median Income
-13% vs. $74,580

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Data sources

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