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Food Truck Market: ZIP 77096

Opportunity Score
75 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 77096 has decent foot traffic at 13.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($82,852). 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 77096 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 35,032 and household incomes above the national median ($82,852). There are 56 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

35,032
Population
$82,852
Median Income
+11% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 36.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 36.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 77096.

23
Sit-Down Restaurants
6.6 per 10K residents
33
Fast Food / Counter
9.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,278
Median Gross Rent
$430 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.1 M 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.

Data sources

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