Is ZIP 79782 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 79782 scores 82/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a excellent market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 79782?

The median household income in ZIP 79782 is $90,484, 21% above the national median of $74,580. Higher incomes support premium pricing and specialty food concepts.

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Food Truck Costs Near Stanton, TX (79782)

Opportunity Score

82 / 100 Excellent

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 79782 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 3,831. 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 79782 is an rural area. with a population of 3,831 and household incomes above the national median ($90,484).

Area Profile

3,831

Population

$90,484

Median Income

+21% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 37.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 13.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$1,232

Median Gross Rent

$160 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$360 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.