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Food Truck Market: ZIP 39339

Opportunity Score
51 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 39339 is a car-dependent rural area — 6.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, 3.7 points below the national average. Population sits at 14,583. 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 39339 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 14,583 and household incomes below the national median ($43,642). There are 17 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

14,583
Population
$43,642
Median Income
-41% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
6.8/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 12.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 39339.

5
Sit-Down Restaurants
3.4 per 10K residents
12
Fast Food / Counter
8.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$634
Median Gross Rent
$130 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$380 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $110–$310 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $43,642.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Rural
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Restaurants
17
Bank Branches
7

vs. National Average

Median Income
-41% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.7 pts vs. national avg

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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