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Food Truck Market: ZIP 83642

Opportunity Score

67 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 83642 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores low — 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 83642 is an urban area. with a population of 62,279 and household incomes above the national median ($96,909). With 6 food trucks and 130 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

62,279

Population

$96,909

Median Income

+30% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 37.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 30.3% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 83642.

Food Trucks

Moderate — proven market

1.0 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

9.3 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

11.6 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 4.4% of the food scene here (6 trucks vs. 130 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,742

Median Gross Rent

$530 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.6 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.