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Food Truck Market: ZIP 80526

Opportunity Score
75 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 80526 has decent foot traffic at 12.3/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($88,686). 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 80526 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 44,326 and household incomes above the national median ($88,686). There are 23 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

44,326
Population
$88,686
Median Income
+19% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.3/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 34.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 38.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 80526.

13
Sit-Down Restaurants
2.9 per 10K residents
10
Fast Food / Counter
2.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,667
Median Gross Rent
$550 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$210 K 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.

Data sources

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