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Food Truck Market: ZIP 62285

Opportunity Score
77 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 62285 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 6.8/20 — 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 62285 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 4,187 and household incomes well above the national median ($118,413).

Area Profile

4,187
Population
$118,413
Median Income
+59% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.8/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 47.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 30.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Operating Costs

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

$1,090
2BR Fair Market Rent
$859
Median Gross Rent
$270 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$110 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $130–$330 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.

Data sources

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