How many food trucks are in ZIP 99701?

ZIP 99701 has 7 food trucks — a moderate level showing the market is active with room for differentiated concepts.

Is ZIP 99701 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 99701 scores 59/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a fair market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 99701?

The median household income in ZIP 99701 is $73,551, 1% below the national median of $74,580. Moderate incomes support a balance of quality and value-priced menus.

How does food truck competition compare to restaurants in ZIP 99701?

Food trucks are 9.5% of the food service market in ZIP 99701 (7 trucks vs. 67 restaurants). Moderate truck presence with proven demand and room for new operators.

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Food Truck Costs Near Fairbanks, AK (99701)

Opportunity Score

59 / 100 Fair

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 99701 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 99701 is an urban area. with a population of 17,564 and household incomes near the national median ($73,551). With 7 food trucks and 67 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

17,564

Population

$73,551

Median Income

-1% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 34.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 16.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food Trucks and related businesses in ZIP 99701.

Food Trucks

Moderate — proven market

4.0 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

22.8 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

15.4 per 10K residents

What this means: Food Trucks are 9.5% of the relevant market in ZIP 99701 (7 vs. 67 related businesses). Moderate presence with proven demand and room for new operators.

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$1,233

Median Gross Rent

$240 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.3 M deposits

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.

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Quick Facts

Area Type: Urban
Food Trucks: 7
Related Businesses: 67
Bank Branches: 10

vs. National Average

Median Income

-1% vs. $74,580

Food Trucks

7 vs. ~3 median

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About This Data

Data sources

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