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Food Truck Market: ZIP 46260

Opportunity Score
65 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 46260 has decent foot traffic at 10.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($70,642). 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 46260 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 35,102 and household incomes near the national median ($70,642). There are 38 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

35,102
Population
$70,642
Median Income
-5% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 36.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 31.2% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 46260.

21
Sit-Down Restaurants
6.0 per 10K residents
17
Fast Food / Counter
4.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,300
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,080
Median Gross Rent
$270 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$890 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.

Data sources

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