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Food Truck Market: ZIP 80538

Opportunity Score
71 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 80538 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 9.5/20 — 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 80538 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 50,110 and household incomes above the national median ($86,671). There are 74 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

50,110
Population
$86,671
Median Income
+16% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 29.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 80538.

33
Sit-Down Restaurants
6.6 per 10K residents
41
Fast Food / Counter
8.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,760
Median Gross Rent
$500 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$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.

Data sources

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