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Food Truck Market: ZIP 53186

Opportunity Score
69 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 53186 has decent foot traffic at 11.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($74,588). 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 53186 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 33,374 and household incomes above the national median ($74,588). There are 64 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

33,374
Population
$74,588
Median Income
+0% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.7/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 37.0 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 29.0% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 53186.

31
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.3 per 10K residents
33
Fast Food / Counter
9.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,229
Median Gross Rent
$300 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$670 K deposits

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.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits