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Food Truck Market: ZIP 70471

Opportunity Score

69 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 70471 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.3/20 — 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 70471 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 23,745 and household incomes above the national median ($96,510). There are 62 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

23,745

Population

$96,510

Median Income

+29% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

7.3/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Median Age: 42.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 35.6% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 70471.

Sit-Down Restaurants

14.3 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

11.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,530

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,282

Median Gross Rent

$370 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$2 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $180–$380 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.