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Food Truck Market: ZIP 57501

Opportunity Score
67 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 57501 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores 8.6/20 — 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 57501 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 17,326 and household incomes above the national median ($81,791). There are 28 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

17,326
Population
$81,791
Median Income
+10% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
8.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 27.1% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 57501.

16
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.2 per 10K residents
12
Fast Food / Counter
6.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$995
Median Gross Rent
$250 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$1.5 M 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.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Suburban
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Restaurants
28
Bank Branches
11

vs. National Average

Median Income
+10% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.9 pts vs. national avg

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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