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Food Truck Market: ZIP 37216

Opportunity Score

73 / 100 Good

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 37216 has decent foot traffic at 11.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($86,701). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 37216 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 19,038 and household incomes above the national median ($86,701). There are 43 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

19,038

Population

$86,701

Median Income

+16% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.1/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 34.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 45.5% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 37216.

Sit-Down Restaurants

8.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

13.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,627

Median Gross Rent

$450 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$260 K deposits

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.