Food Truck Market: ZIP 80026
Opportunity Score
70
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 80026 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 32,701 and household incomes well above the national median ($120,187). The area has 57 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
32,701
Population
$120,187
Median Income
+61% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.9/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 40.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 46.1% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 80026.
4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.2 per 10K residents
29
Sit-Down Restaurants
8.9 per 10K residents
28
Fast Food / Counter
8.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 6.6% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 57 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$2,104
Median Gross Rent
$710 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$500 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 4
- Restaurants
- 57
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+61% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+2.4 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
4 vs. ~3 median
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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