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Food Truck Market: ZIP 84118

Opportunity Score
76 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 84118 has decent foot traffic at 12.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($87,457). 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 84118 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 41,969 and household incomes above the national median ($87,457). There are 46 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

41,969
Population
$87,457
Median Income
+17% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 32.0 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 84118.

11
Sit-Down Restaurants
2.6 per 10K residents
35
Fast Food / Counter
8.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,070
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,670
Median Gross Rent
$350 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$100 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $250–$450 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.

Data sources

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