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Food Truck Market: ZIP 62865

Opportunity Score

43 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 62865 is a car-dependent rural area — 6.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, 4.4 points below the national average. Population sits at 2,235. 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 62865 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 2,235 and household incomes near the national median ($66,763).

Area Profile

2,235

Population

$66,763

Median Income

-10% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

6.1/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Median Age: 54.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 21.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$870

2BR Fair Market Rent

$749

Median Gross Rent

$150 K

Median Home Value

Commissary estimate: This is a low-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $100–$300 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.