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Food Truck Market: ZIP 55065

Opportunity Score
51 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 55065 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 5.0/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 55065 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 1,320 and household incomes well above the national median ($116,500).

Area Profile

1,320
Population
$116,500
Median Income
+56% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.8 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 22.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,880
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,486
Median Gross Rent
$370 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$5.1 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $230–$430 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Data sources

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