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Food Truck Market: ZIP 50014

Opportunity Score

45 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 50014 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.5/20 — 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 50014 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 31,429 and household incomes near the national median ($57,372). The area has 35 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

31,429

Population

$57,372

Median Income

-23% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

7.5/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Median Age: 23.2 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 31.3% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 50014.

Food Trucks

Low competition — room to establish

1.0 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

4.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.0 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 7.9% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 35 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,210

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,083

Median Gross Rent

$310 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$330 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $150–$350 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.

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 $57,372.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 3 food trucks registered here against 35 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.