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Food Truck Market: ZIP 70535

Opportunity Score
56 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 70535 scores 10.2/20 for walkability — foot traffic is there. Income levels run 40% below the national average though, which puts real pressure on menu pricing. Value-forward concepts outperform premium ones in markets like this. Customers in this ZIP are price-conscious. That's not a reason to avoid it — it's a reason to price correctly from day one.

Market Summary

ZIP 70535 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 18,466 and household incomes below the national median ($44,381). There are 24 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

18,466
Population
$44,381
Median Income
-40% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
10.2/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 34.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 70535.

11
Sit-Down Restaurants
6.0 per 10K residents
13
Fast Food / Counter
7.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$817
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$440 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $44,381.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits