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Food Truck Market: ZIP 75216

Opportunity Score
57 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 75216 scores 12.1/20 for walkability — foot traffic is there. Income levels run 45% 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 75216 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 55,894 and household incomes below the national median ($41,386). There are 35 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

55,894
Population
$41,386
Median Income
-45% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 33.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 5.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 75216.

7
Sit-Down Restaurants
1.3 per 10K residents
28
Fast Food / Counter
5.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,221
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$130 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 $41,386.

Data sources

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