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Food Truck Market: ZIP 40511

Opportunity Score
53 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 40511 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 10.0/20 — 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 40511 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 36,101 and household incomes above the national median ($77,476). The area has 40 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

36,101
Population
$77,476
Median Income
+4% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 25.8% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 40511.

3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.8 per 10K residents
14
Sit-Down Restaurants
3.9 per 10K residents
26
Fast Food / Counter
7.2 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 7.0% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 40 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,290
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,159
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$310 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $150–$350 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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 3 food trucks registered here against 40 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Food Trucks
3
Restaurants
40
Bank Branches
8

vs. National Average

Median Income
+4% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-0.5 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
3 vs. ~3 median

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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