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Food Truck Market: ZIP 52403

Opportunity Score

71 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 52403 has decent foot traffic at 13.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($73,848). 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 52403 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 23,023 and household incomes near the national median ($73,848). There are 18 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

23,023

Population

$73,848

Median Income

-1% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.0/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 44.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 29.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 52403.

Sit-Down Restaurants

3.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

4.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$990

2BR Fair Market Rent

$857

Median Gross Rent

$190 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$120 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $120–$320 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.