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Food Truck Market: ZIP 55379

Opportunity Score

79 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 55379 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 9.2/20 — 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 55379 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 49,084 and household incomes well above the national median ($109,824). There are 63 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

49,084

Population

$109,824

Median Income

+47% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

9.2/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 35.7 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 25.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 55379.

Sit-Down Restaurants

5.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,810

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,540

Median Gross Rent

$370 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$800 K 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

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.