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Food Truck Market: ZIP 63117

Opportunity Score

77 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 63117 has strong foot traffic at 13.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($86,667). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 63117 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 9,188 and household incomes above the national median ($86,667). There are 24 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

9,188

Population

$86,667

Median Income

+16% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 36.8 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 53.3% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 63117.

Sit-Down Restaurants

12.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

14.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,350

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,216

Median Gross Rent

$330 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$2 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $160–$360 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Fixed Location Beats Roaming

High-foot-traffic areas reward consistency. If you can secure a recurring spot near offices or transit stops, build your weekly schedule around it. Regular customers drive more revenue than novelty seekers.