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Food Truck Market: ZIP 63146

Opportunity Score
73 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 63146 has decent foot traffic at 11.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($85,724). 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 63146 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 30,917 and household incomes above the national median ($85,724). There are 22 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

30,917
Population
$85,724
Median Income
+15% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 39.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 45.6% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 63146.

9
Sit-Down Restaurants
2.9 per 10K residents
13
Fast Food / Counter
4.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,470
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,315
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$430 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $180–$380 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.

Data sources

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