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Food Truck Market: ZIP 42765

Opportunity Score
48 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 42765 is a car-dependent rural area — 3.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, 6.7 points below the national average. Population sits at 7,030. 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 42765 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 7,030 and household incomes near the national median ($50,880). There are 7 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

7,030
Population
$50,880
Median Income
-32% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
3.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 34.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 42765.

7
Fast Food / Counter
10.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$870
2BR Fair Market Rent
$667
Median Gross Rent
$140 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$210 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a low-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $100–$300 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 $50,880.

Data sources

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