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Food Truck Market: ZIP 68442

Opportunity Score
19 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 68442 is a car-dependent rural area — 5.2/20 on the EPA walkability index, 5.3 points below the national average. Population sits at 232. 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 68442 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 232 and household incomes near the national median ($56,500).

Area Profile

232
Population
$56,500
Median Income
-24% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
5.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 64.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 13.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$940
2BR Fair Market Rent
$150 K
Median Home Value
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $110–$310 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