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Food Truck Market: ZIP 59801

Opportunity Score
72 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 59801 has strong foot traffic at 16.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($58,347). 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 59801 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 30,916 and household incomes near the national median ($58,347). There are 64 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

30,916
Population
$58,347
Median Income
-22% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
16.7/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 32.5 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 38.1% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 59801.

30
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.7 per 10K residents
34
Fast Food / Counter
11.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,124
Median Gross Rent
$440 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$1.2 M 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.

Data sources

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