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Food Truck Market: ZIP 55402

Opportunity Score

32 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 55402 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 55402 is an urban area. with a population of 760 and household incomes near the national median ($69,808). There are 67 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

760

Population

$69,808

Median Income

-6% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 29.7 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 47.2% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 55402.

Sit-Down Restaurants

302.6 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

578.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,230

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,650

Median Gross Rent

Bank Branches

$90 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $270–$470 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.