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Food Truck Market: ZIP 66603

Opportunity Score
20 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 66603 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 66603 is an urban area. with a population of 1,304 and household incomes below the national median ($38,992). There are 8 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

1,304
Population
$38,992
Median Income
-48% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 30.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 66603.

4
Sit-Down Restaurants
30.7 per 10K residents
4
Fast Food / Counter
30.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$870
2BR Fair Market Rent
$593
Median Gross Rent
$92 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$1.1 M deposits
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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $38,992.

Data sources

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