Is ZIP 59036 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 59036 scores 32/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a challenging market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 59036?

The median household income in ZIP 59036 is $50,859, 32% below the national median of $74,580. Moderate incomes support a balance of quality and value-priced menus.

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Food Truck Market: ZIP 59036

Opportunity Score

32 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 59036 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 1,530. 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 59036 is an rural area. with a population of 1,530 and household incomes near the national median ($50,859).

Area Profile

1,530

Population

$50,859

Median Income

-32% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 47.6 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 11.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$950

2BR Fair Market Rent

$778

Median Gross Rent

$190 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$47 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $110–$310 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $50,859.

Quick Facts

Area Type: Rural
Bank Branches: 1

vs. National Average

Median Income

-32% vs. $74,580

Nearby Markets

59453 19.1 mi

Pop: 302 $45,938 Walk: 6.5

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About This Data

Data sources

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