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Food Truck Market: ZIP 77450

Opportunity Score
61 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 77450 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 8.6/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 77450 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 71,906 and household incomes well above the national median ($106,402). The area has 126 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

71,906
Population
$106,402
Median Income
+43% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 34.3% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 77450.

4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.6 per 10K residents
70
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.7 per 10K residents
56
Fast Food / Counter
7.8 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 3.1% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 126 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,746
Median Gross Rent
$360 K
Median Home Value
13
Bank Branches
$2.7 M deposits

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 4 food trucks registered here against 126 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.

Data sources

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