What are the best areas for food truck in Hawaii?

The top-rated areas for food truck in Hawaii are ZIP 96744 (score: 100/100), ZIP 96789 (score: 100/100), ZIP 96795 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for food truck?

A strong location for food truck combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Hawaii compare to other states for food truck?

Hawaii averages 93/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Food Truck Costs in Hawaii

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and food trucks competition.

The top markets here average $113,014 in household income. ZIP 96744 leads at 100, $129,263 median income, zero existing food trucks.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 96744 Pop. 56 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,263
#2	ZIP 96789 Pop. 55 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,822
#3	ZIP 96795 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,365
#4	ZIP 96821 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,152
#5	ZIP 96706 Pop. 83 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,879
#6	ZIP 96825 Pop. 31 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$149,757
#7	ZIP 96860 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#8	ZIP 96857 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#9	ZIP 96701 Pop. 41 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,888
#10	ZIP 96741 Pop. 6.3 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,777
#11	ZIP 96782 Pop. 38 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,779
#12	ZIP 96717 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,357
#13	ZIP 96818 Pop. 55 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,933
#14	ZIP 96760 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$96,615
#15	ZIP 96822 Pop. 45 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,594
#16	ZIP 96819 Pop. 52 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,346
#17	ZIP 96704 Pop. 8 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,492
#18	ZIP 96740 Pop. 41 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,091
#19	ZIP 96779 Pop. 2.9 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$115,833
#20	ZIP 96790 Pop. 9.5 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,313

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Hawaii, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $113,014 in household income. The common thread: food truck demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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