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Food Truck Market: ZIP 78154

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

Market Profile

ZIP 78154 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.3/20 — 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 78154 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 41,907 and household incomes well above the national median ($100,572). With 7 food trucks and 79 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

41,907
Population
$100,572
Median Income
+35% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 27.2% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 78154.

7
Food Trucks
Moderate — proven market
1.7 per 10K residents
35
Sit-Down Restaurants
8.4 per 10K residents
44
Fast Food / Counter
10.5 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 8.1% of the food scene here (7 trucks vs. 79 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,671
Median Gross Rent
$320 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$1.4 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.

Data sources

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