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Food Truck Market: ZIP 50158

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 50158 has decent foot traffic at 11.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($71,212). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 50158 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 31,163 and household incomes near the national median ($71,212). There are 40 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

31,163

Population

$71,212

Median Income

-5% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

11.7/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 37.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 13.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 50158.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$950

2BR Fair Market Rent

$865

Median Gross Rent

$130 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $110–$310 in markets like this.

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.