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Food Truck Market: ZIP 50501

Opportunity Score

69 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 50501 has strong foot traffic at 13.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($66,130). 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 50501 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 28,633 and household incomes near the national median ($66,130). There are 45 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

28,633

Population

$66,130

Median Income

-11% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

13.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 39.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 13.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 50501.

Sit-Down Restaurants

8.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$880

2BR Fair Market Rent

$779

Median Gross Rent

$140 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$840 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a low-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.