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Food Truck Market: ZIP 62530

Opportunity Score

44 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 62530 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 62530 is an urban area. with a population of 1,538 and household incomes near the national median ($74,535). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

1,538

Population

$74,535

Median Income

+0% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 36.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 17.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 62530.

Sit-Down Restaurants

19.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,140

2BR Fair Market Rent

$839

Median Gross Rent

$150 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$51 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $140–$340 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.