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Food Truck Market: ZIP 70452

Opportunity Score
68 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 70452 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 70452 is an urban area. with a population of 13,290 and household incomes near the national median ($62,046). There are 11 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

13,290
Population
$62,046
Median Income
-17% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 43.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 17.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 70452.

5
Sit-Down Restaurants
3.8 per 10K residents
6
Fast Food / Counter
4.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,230
2BR Fair Market Rent
$858
Median Gross Rent
$220 K
Median Home Value
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $150–$350 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