Is ZIP 85640 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 85640 scores 18/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a challenging market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 85640?

The median household income in ZIP 85640 is $58,424, 22% below the national median of $74,580. Moderate incomes support a balance of quality and value-priced menus.

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Food Truck Market: ZIP 85640

Opportunity Score

18 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 85640 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 162. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 85640 is an rural area. with a population of 162 and household incomes near the national median ($58,424).

Area Profile

162

Population

$58,424

Median Income

-22% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 74.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 0.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,520

2BR Fair Market Rent

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $180–$380 in markets like this.

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.