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Food Truck Market: ZIP 80524

Opportunity Score

61 / 100 Good

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 80524 has decent foot traffic at 12.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($85,035). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 80524 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 40,030 and household incomes above the national median ($85,035). With 6 food trucks and 117 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

40,030

Population

$85,035

Median Income

+14% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

12.4/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 35.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 36.6% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 80524.

Food Trucks

Moderate — proven market

1.5 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

15.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

14.2 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 4.9% of the food scene here (6 trucks vs. 117 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,697

Median Gross Rent

$560 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.2 M deposits

What to Expect Here

Fixed Location Beats Roaming

High-foot-traffic areas reward consistency. If you can secure a recurring spot near offices or transit stops, build your weekly schedule around it. Regular customers drive more revenue than novelty seekers.