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Food Truck Market: ZIP 55796

Opportunity Score
16 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 55796 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 113. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 55796 is an rural area. with a population of 113 and household incomes near the national median ($56,429).

Area Profile

113
Population
$56,429
Median Income
-24% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 62.6 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 23.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,020
2BR Fair Market Rent
$775
Median Gross Rent
$95 K
Median Home Value
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $120–$320 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.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Rural

vs. National Average

Median Income
-24% vs. $74,580

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Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits