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Food Truck Market: ZIP 78211

Opportunity Score

65 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 78211 has strong foot traffic at 13.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($55,436). 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 78211 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 30,857 and household incomes near the national median ($55,436). There are 38 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

30,857

Population

$55,436

Median Income

-26% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 36.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 4.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 78211.

Sit-Down Restaurants

5.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,153

Median Gross Rent

$120 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$58 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 $55,436.