Food Truck Market: ZIP 80226
Opportunity Score
62
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 80226 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 31,573 and household incomes above the national median ($82,300). The area has 74 restaurants and just 5 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
31,573
Population
$82,300
Median Income
+10% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 37.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 27.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 80226.
5
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.6 per 10K residents
36
Sit-Down Restaurants
11.4 per 10K residents
38
Fast Food / Counter
12.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 6.3% of the food scene here (5 trucks vs. 74 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,775
Median Gross Rent
$570 K
Median Home Value
12
Bank Branches
$2.2 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 5
- Restaurants
- 74
- Bank Branches
- 12
vs. National Average
Median Income
+10% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.1 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
5 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