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Food Truck Market: ZIP 61871

Opportunity Score

32 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 61871 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores low — 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 61871 is an urban area. with a population of 296 and household incomes above the national median ($78,750).

Area Profile

296

Population

$78,750

Median Income

+6% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 39.7 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 15.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,091

Median Gross Rent

$160 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$21 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.