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Food Truck Market: ZIP 87301

Opportunity Score

64 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 87301 has decent foot traffic at 12.3/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($58,772). 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 87301 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 21,755 and household incomes near the national median ($58,772). There are 89 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

21,755

Population

$58,772

Median Income

-21% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

12.3/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 34.0 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 14.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 87301.

Sit-Down Restaurants

17.0 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

23.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$930

Median Gross Rent

$170 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$870 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 $58,772.