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Food Truck Market: ZIP 59401

Opportunity Score

60 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 59401 has decent foot traffic at 10.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($55,299). 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 59401 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 13,255 and household incomes near the national median ($55,299). There are 21 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

13,255

Population

$55,299

Median Income

-26% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.2/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 37.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 20.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 59401.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.8 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

9.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$824

Median Gross Rent

$220 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$400 K deposits

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.