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Food Truck Market: ZIP 55121

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 55121 has decent foot traffic at 10.3/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($86,929). 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 55121 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 9,329 and household incomes above the national median ($86,929). There are 35 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

9,329

Population

$86,929

Median Income

+17% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.3/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 36.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 29.4% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 55121.

Sit-Down Restaurants

15.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

22.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,820

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,630

Median Gross Rent

$300 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $220–$420 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.