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Food Truck Market: ZIP 78953

Opportunity Score
37 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 78953 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 4.4/20 — well 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 78953 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 1,089 and household incomes above the national median ($83,438).

Area Profile

1,089
Population
$83,438
Median Income
+12% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 49.6 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 17.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$-666,666,700
Median Gross Rent
$330 K
Median Home Value

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