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Food Truck Market: ZIP 64689

Opportunity Score
24 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 64689 is a car-dependent rural area — 5.5/20 on the EPA walkability index, 5.0 points below the national average. Population sits at 442. 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 64689 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 442 and household incomes near the national median ($59,167).

Area Profile

442
Population
$59,167
Median Income
-21% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
5.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 45.0 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 4.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,010
2BR Fair Market Rent
$725
Median Gross Rent
$130 K
Median Home Value
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $120–$320 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