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Food Truck Market: ZIP 85281

Opportunity Score

69 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 85281 has strong foot traffic at 13.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($64,538). 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 85281 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 72,762 and household incomes near the national median ($64,538). There are 200 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

72,762

Population

$64,538

Median Income

-13% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.7/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 25.4 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 25.8% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 85281.

Sit-Down Restaurants

13.1 per 10K residents

105

Fast Food / Counter

14.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,677

Median Gross Rent

$380 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$740 K deposits

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.

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 $64,538.

Young Market Dynamics

Median age under 32 and solid walkability is a good combination for street food. Late lunch and post-work hours tend to outperform breakfast in younger markets. Social media discovery works here too.