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Food Truck Market: ZIP 39232

Opportunity Score
64 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 39232 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 6.7/20 — 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 39232 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 9,324 and household incomes above the national median ($83,389). There are 79 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

9,324
Population
$83,389
Median Income
+12% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.7/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.0 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 35.1% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 39232.

29
Sit-Down Restaurants
31.1 per 10K residents
50
Fast Food / Counter
53.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,620
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,412
Median Gross Rent
$290 K
Median Home Value
22
Bank Branches
$1.8 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $190–$390 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.

Data sources

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