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Food Truck Market: ZIP 87116

Opportunity Score

78 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 87116 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 87116 is an urban area. with a population of 3,865 and household incomes above the national median ($83,774).

Area Profile

3,865

Population

$83,774

Median Income

+12% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 25.0 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 24.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,766

Median Gross Rent

$-670 M

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.