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Food Truck Market: ZIP 55111

Opportunity Score
4 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 55111 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores low — 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 55111 is an urban area. There are 4 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

100
Population
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 64.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 60.0% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 55111.

4
Fast Food / Counter
400.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,460
2BR Fair Market Rent
$930
Median Gross Rent
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $180–$380 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