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Food Truck Market: ZIP 68502

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

Market Profile

ZIP 68502 has strong foot traffic at 13.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($68,523). 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 68502 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 25,846 and household incomes near the national median ($68,523). There are 19 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

25,846
Population
$68,523
Median Income
-8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.8/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 36.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 26.4% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 68502.

9
Sit-Down Restaurants
3.5 per 10K residents
10
Fast Food / Counter
3.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$850
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$380 K deposits

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