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Food Truck Market: ZIP 46394

Opportunity Score
63 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 46394 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 46394 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 11,894 and household incomes near the national median ($66,176). There are 21 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

11,894
Population
$66,176
Median Income
-11% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 40.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 17.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 46394.

8
Sit-Down Restaurants
6.7 per 10K residents
13
Fast Food / Counter
10.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$986
Median Gross Rent
$170 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$220 K deposits

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