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Food Truck Market: ZIP 59865

Opportunity Score
49 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 59865 is a car-dependent rural area — 5.6/20 on the EPA walkability index, 4.9 points below the national average. Population sits at 3,635. 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 59865 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 3,635 and household incomes near the national median ($56,473). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

3,635
Population
$56,473
Median Income
-24% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
5.6/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 16.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 59865.

3
Sit-Down Restaurants
8.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$723
Median Gross Rent
$350 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$34 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.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Rural
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Restaurants
3
Bank Branches
1

vs. National Average

Median Income
-24% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.9 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