What are the best areas for food truck in Montana?

The top-rated areas for food truck in Montana are ZIP 59634 (score: 100/100), ZIP 59803 (score: 94/100), ZIP 59741 (score: 82/100). 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 Montana compare to other states for food truck?

Montana averages 79/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a good market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Food Truck Costs in Montana

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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 $85,919 in household income. ZIP 59634 leads at 100, $120,881 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 59634 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,881
#2	ZIP 59803 Pop. 18 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,992
#3	ZIP 59741 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,382
#4	ZIP 59019 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,905
#5	ZIP 59714 Pop. 24 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$89,217
#6	ZIP 59044 Pop. 12 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,011
#7	ZIP 59828 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,265
#8	ZIP 59752 Pop. 5 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,228
#9	ZIP 59404 Pop. 28 Thousand	78 Good	—	$79,327
#10	ZIP 59911 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,846
#11	ZIP 59833 Pop. 6 Thousand	78 Good	—	$82,115
#12	ZIP 59847 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,710
#13	ZIP 59808 Pop. 23 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,795
#14	ZIP 59937 Pop. 15 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,512
#15	ZIP 59230 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	74 Good	—	$72,161
#16	ZIP 59635 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,664
#17	ZIP 59716 Pop. 1.9 Thousand	74 Good	—	$135,396
#18	ZIP 59105 Pop. 34 Thousand	74 Good	—	$74,572
#19	ZIP 59804 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	74 Good	—	$74,877
#20	ZIP 59912 Pop. 16 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,515

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 Montana, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $85,919 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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