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Food Truck Market: ZIP 68154

Opportunity Score
71 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 68154 has decent foot traffic at 10.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($82,509). 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 68154 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 23,232 and household incomes above the national median ($82,509). There are 47 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

23,232
Population
$82,509
Median Income
+11% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 39.5 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 36.2% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 68154.

25
Sit-Down Restaurants
10.8 per 10K residents
22
Fast Food / Counter
9.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,250
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,185
Median Gross Rent
$300 K
Median Home Value
14
Bank Branches
$2.2 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $150–$350 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