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Food Truck Market: ZIP 77396

Opportunity Score
71 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 77396 has decent foot traffic at 11.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($78,169). 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 77396 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 61,735 and household incomes above the national median ($78,169). There are 50 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

61,735
Population
$78,169
Median Income
+5% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 33.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 14.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 77396.

16
Sit-Down Restaurants
2.6 per 10K residents
34
Fast Food / Counter
5.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,517
Median Gross Rent
$240 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$460 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.

Data sources

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