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Food Truck Market: ZIP 83842

Opportunity Score
36 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 83842 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 83842 is an urban area. with a population of 141 and household incomes above the national median ($91,429).

Area Profile

141
Population
$91,429
Median Income
+23% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 62.5 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 31.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Operating Costs

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

$-666,666,700
Median Gross Rent
$630 K
Median Home Value

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.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban

vs. National Average

Median Income
+23% vs. $74,580

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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