Is ZIP 49814 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 49814 scores 40/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a fair market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 49814?

The median household income in ZIP 49814 is $76,464, 3% above the national median of $74,580. Moderate incomes support a balance of quality and value-priced menus.

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Food Truck Costs Near Champion, MI (49814)

Opportunity Score

40 / 100 Fair

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 49814 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores low — 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 49814 is an suburban area. with a population of 1,110 and household incomes above the national median ($76,464).

Area Profile

1,110

Population

$76,464

Median Income

+3% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

Median Age: 42.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 11.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

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.

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Quick Facts

Area Type: Suburban

vs. National Average

Median Income

+3% vs. $74,580

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About This Data

Data sources

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