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Food Truck Market: ZIP 50310

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 50310 has decent foot traffic at 11.5/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($74,473). 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 50310 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 31,283 and household incomes near the national median ($74,473). There are 52 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

31,283

Population

$74,473

Median Income

+0% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.5/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 37.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 25.4% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 50310.

Sit-Down Restaurants

7.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

9.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,180

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,043

Median Gross Rent

$210 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$510 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.