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Food Truck Market: ZIP 78242

Opportunity Score

59 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 78242 has decent foot traffic at 10.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($50,644). 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 78242 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 36,168 and household incomes near the national median ($50,644). There are 21 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

36,168

Population

$50,644

Median Income

-32% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.7/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 29.7 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 5.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 78242.

Sit-Down Restaurants

3.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

2.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,270

Median Gross Rent

$150 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.3 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 $50,644.

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.