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Food Truck Market: ZIP 55113

Opportunity Score

62 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 55113 has strong foot traffic at 13.3/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($86,830). 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 55113 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 40,786 and household incomes above the national median ($86,830). The area has 104 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

40,786

Population

$86,830

Median Income

+16% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.3/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 40.8 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 39.4% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 55113.

Food Trucks

Low competition — room to establish

1.0 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

11.5 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

14.0 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 3.7% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 104 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,630

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,353

Median Gross Rent

$330 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$3.1 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $200–$400 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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 4 food trucks registered here against 104 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.