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Food Truck Market: ZIP 42027

Opportunity Score
46 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 42027 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores low — 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 42027 is an urban area. with a population of 1,979 and household incomes near the national median ($70,051).

Area Profile

1,979
Population
$70,051
Median Income
-6% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 39.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 14.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

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 $70,051.

Data sources

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