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Food Truck Market: ZIP 38804

Opportunity Score

64 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 38804 has decent foot traffic at 10.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($64,420). 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 38804 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 16,693 and household incomes near the national median ($64,420). There are 81 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

16,693

Population

$64,420

Median Income

-14% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

10.0/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 38.8 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 20.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 38804.

Sit-Down Restaurants

28.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

20.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$872

Median Gross Rent

$220 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$3.9 M 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.