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Food Truck Market: ZIP 68842

Opportunity Score

18 / 100 Challenging

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 68842 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 523. 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 68842 is an rural area. with a population of 523 and household incomes near the national median ($53,036).

Area Profile

523

Population

$53,036

Median Income

-29% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 48.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 11.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$970

2BR Fair Market Rent

$725

Median Gross Rent

$75 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$39 K deposits

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.