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Food Truck Market: ZIP 55401

Opportunity Score

98 / 100 Excellent

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

Market Profile

ZIP 55401 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 55401 is an urban area. with a population of 11,526 and household incomes well above the national median ($115,651). There are 59 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

11,526

Population

$115,651

Median Income

+55% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 34.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 69.4% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 55401.

Sit-Down Restaurants

32.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

19.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,530

2BR Fair Market Rent

$2,010

Median Gross Rent

$400 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$460 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $300–$500 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.

Premium Pricing Holds Here

Income levels and education rates both point toward a market that will pay for quality. Specialty ingredients, dietary accommodations, and strong branding all command price premiums in this ZIP. Don't race to the bottom.