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Food Truck Market: ZIP 80631

Opportunity Score
45 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 80631 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.5/20 — 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 80631 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 53,722 and household incomes near the national median ($54,591). The area has 70 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

53,722
Population
$54,591
Median Income
-27% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 28.7 — young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 10.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 80631.

4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.7 per 10K residents
31
Sit-Down Restaurants
5.8 per 10K residents
39
Fast Food / Counter
7.3 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 5.4% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 70 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,238
Median Gross Rent
$340 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$560 K 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $54,591.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 4 food trucks registered here against 70 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Food Trucks
4
Restaurants
70
Bank Branches
7

vs. National Average

Median Income
-27% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.0 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