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Food Truck Market: ZIP 80016

Opportunity Score
65 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 80016 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 9.2/20 — 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 80016 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 68,268 and household incomes well above the national median ($150,492). The area has 100 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

68,268
Population
$150,492
Median Income
+102% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 38.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 80016.

3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.4 per 10K residents
47
Sit-Down Restaurants
6.9 per 10K residents
53
Fast Food / Counter
7.8 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 2.9% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 100 restaurants). Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.

Operating Costs

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

$2,195
Median Gross Rent
$760 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$1.1 M 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.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 3 food trucks registered here against 100 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.

Data sources

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