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Food Truck Market: ZIP 77587

Opportunity Score

61 / 100 Good

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 77587 has decent foot traffic at 10.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($53,497). 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 77587 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 16,033 and household incomes near the national median ($53,497). There are 20 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

16,033

Population

$53,497

Median Income

-28% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 31.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 6.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 77587.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,212

Median Gross Rent

$190 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$170 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 $53,497.

Young Market Dynamics

Median age under 32 and solid walkability is a good combination for street food. Late lunch and post-work hours tend to outperform breakfast in younger markets. Social media discovery works here too.