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Food Truck Market: ZIP 79031

Opportunity Score
22 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 79031 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 1,156. 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 79031 is an rural area. with a population of 1,156 and household incomes below the national median ($43,750).

Area Profile

1,156
Population
$43,750
Median Income
-41% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 46.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 6.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$766
Median Gross Rent
$97 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$41 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.

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 $43,750.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Rural
Bank Branches
1

vs. National Average

Median Income
-41% vs. $74,580

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Data sources

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