Is ZIP 81505 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 81505 scores 72/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a good market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 81505?

The median household income in ZIP 81505 is $87,677, 18% above the national median of $74,580. Higher incomes support premium pricing and specialty food concepts.

How much foot traffic can a food truck expect in ZIP 81505?

ZIP 81505 scores 10.4/20 on the EPA walkability index, rated "Walkable". Foot traffic is present. A consistent location near offices or transit can build a reliable customer base.

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Food Truck Market: ZIP 81505

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 81505 has decent foot traffic at 10.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($87,677). 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 81505 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 11,959 and household incomes above the national median ($87,677). There are 40 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

11,959

Population

$87,677

Median Income

+18% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.4/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 41.9 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 31.3% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 81505.

Sit-Down Restaurants

14.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

19.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,550

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,424

Median Gross Rent

$440 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.1 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $190–$390 in markets like this.

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.