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Food Truck Market: ZIP 50265

Opportunity Score

56 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 50265 has decent foot traffic at 10.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($84,588). 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 50265 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 33,061 and household incomes above the national median ($84,588). The area has 48 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

33,061

Population

$84,588

Median Income

+13% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.5/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 38.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 33.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 50265.

Food Trucks

Low competition — room to establish

0.9 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

9.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.4 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 5.9% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 48 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,180

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,065

Median Gross Rent

$270 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$890 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $140–$340 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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 3 food trucks registered here against 48 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.