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Food Truck Market: ZIP 78954

Opportunity Score
44 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 78954 is a car-dependent rural area — 5.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, 5.4 points below the national average. Population sits at 1,173. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 78954 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 1,173 and household incomes well above the national median ($103,750). There are 7 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

1,173
Population
$103,750
Median Income
+39% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
5.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 58.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 35.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 78954.

7
Sit-Down Restaurants
59.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,141
Median Gross Rent
$430 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$170 K 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