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Food Truck Market: ZIP 57231

Opportunity Score

50 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 57231 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 1,724. 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 57231 is an rural area. with a population of 1,724 and household incomes above the national median ($78,646).

Area Profile

1,724

Population

$78,646

Median Income

+5% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 44.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 17.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$725

Median Gross Rent

$210 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$120 K deposits

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.