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Food Truck Market: ZIP 55412

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 55412 has strong foot traffic at 13.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($71,905). 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 55412 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 26,182 and household incomes near the national median ($71,905). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

26,182

Population

$71,905

Median Income

-4% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.2/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 34.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 17.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 55412.

Fast Food / Counter

1.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,790

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,340

Median Gross Rent

$230 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$82 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $210–$410 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.