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Food Truck Market: ZIP 40220

Opportunity Score
69 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 40220 has decent foot traffic at 11.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($73,502). 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 40220 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 33,893 and household incomes near the national median ($73,502). There are 50 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

33,893
Population
$73,502
Median Income
-1% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.9/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 39.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 32.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 40220.

21
Sit-Down Restaurants
6.2 per 10K residents
29
Fast Food / Counter
8.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,490
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,187
Median Gross Rent
$250 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$1 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $180–$380 in markets like this.

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.

Data sources

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