What are the best areas for food truck in Minnesota?

The top-rated areas for food truck in Minnesota are ZIP 55311 (score: 100/100), ZIP 55449 (score: 100/100), ZIP 55378 (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 Minnesota compare to other states for food truck?

Minnesota averages 100/100 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 Minnesota

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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 $144,791 in household income. ZIP 55311 leads at 100, $148,122 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 55311 Pop. 38 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,122
#2	ZIP 55449 Pop. 33 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,750
#3	ZIP 55378 Pop. 32 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,237
#4	ZIP 55340 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,120
#5	ZIP 55376 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,917
#6	ZIP 55375 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,250
#7	ZIP 55038 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,194
#8	ZIP 55374 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,239
#9	ZIP 55345 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,287
#10	ZIP 55042 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$154,779
#11	ZIP 55372 Pop. 35 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,835
#12	ZIP 55044 Pop. 63 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,612
#13	ZIP 55346 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,125
#14	ZIP 55347 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,850
#15	ZIP 55436 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,487
#16	ZIP 55447 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,781
#17	ZIP 55446 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$169,412
#18	ZIP 55356 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$171,333
#19	ZIP 55073 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,556
#20	ZIP 55439 Pop. 9.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$173,925

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 Minnesota, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $144,791 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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