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Food Truck Market: ZIP 77020

Opportunity Score
65 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 77020 has strong foot traffic at 14.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($50,119). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 77020 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 23,686 and household incomes near the national median ($50,119). There are 24 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

23,686
Population
$50,119
Median Income
-33% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 77020.

8
Sit-Down Restaurants
3.4 per 10K residents
16
Fast Food / Counter
6.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$972
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$380 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 $50,119.

Data sources

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