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Food Truck Market: ZIP 38826

Opportunity Score
59 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 38826 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores 5.1/20 — 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 38826 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,894 and household incomes above the national median ($75,862).

Area Profile

5,894
Population
$75,862
Median Income
+2% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
5.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 34.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 25.6% — balanced market for quality & value.

Operating Costs

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

$1,102
Median Gross Rent
$250 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$72 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.

Data sources

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