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Food Truck Market: ZIP 40258

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 40258 has decent foot traffic at 12.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($66,263). 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 40258 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 26,590 and household incomes near the national median ($66,263). There are 31 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

26,590

Population

$66,263

Median Income

-11% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

12.5/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 41.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 10.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 40258.

Sit-Down Restaurants

3.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

8.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,350

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,146

Median Gross Rent

$170 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$360 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $160–$360 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.