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Food Truck Market: ZIP 47807

Opportunity Score
59 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 47807 scores 15.2/20 for walkability — foot traffic is there. Income levels run 67% below the national average though, which puts real pressure on menu pricing. Value-forward concepts outperform premium ones in markets like this. Customers in this ZIP are price-conscious. That's not a reason to avoid it — it's a reason to price correctly from day one.

Market Summary

ZIP 47807 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 13,140 and household incomes below the national median ($24,706). There are 38 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

13,140
Population
$24,706
Median Income
-67% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 26.2 — young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 9.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 47807.

17
Sit-Down Restaurants
12.9 per 10K residents
21
Fast Food / Counter
16.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$928
Median Gross Rent
$71 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits

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.

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 $24,706.

Young Market Dynamics

Median age under 32 and solid walkability is a good combination for street food. Late lunch and post-work hours tend to outperform breakfast in younger markets. Social media discovery works here too.

Data sources

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