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Food Truck Market: ZIP 49072

Opportunity Score

56 / 100 Fair

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 49072 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 2,875. 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 49072 is an rural area. with a population of 2,875 and household incomes near the national median ($67,379). There are 5 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

2,875

Population

$67,379

Median Income

-10% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 43.8 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 15.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 49072.

Sit-Down Restaurants

17.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,000

2BR Fair Market Rent

$974

Median Gross Rent

$170 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$30 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $120–$320 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.