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Food Truck Market: ZIP 44251

Opportunity Score
62 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 44251 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 997. 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 44251 is an rural area. with a population of 997 and household incomes well above the national median ($119,531).

Area Profile

997
Population
$119,531
Median Income
+60% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 51.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 33.0% — balanced market for quality & value.

Operating Costs

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

$1,810
2BR Fair Market Rent
$350 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$370 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $220–$420 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.

Data sources

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