Best Cities to Start a Food Truck in North Carolina
← North Carolina OverviewTop 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and food truck competition.
80–100 Excellent
60–79 Good
40–59 Fair
<40 Challenging
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| # | ZIP Code | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | ZIP 27605 |
88
Excellent
|
| #2 | ZIP 28801 |
88
Excellent
|
| #3 | ZIP 27599 |
80
Excellent
|
| #4 | ZIP 27101 |
76
Good
|
| #5 | ZIP 28031 |
76
Good
|
| #6 | ZIP 28401 |
76
Good
|
| #7 | ZIP 27607 |
72
Good
|
| #8 | ZIP 27695 |
72
Good
|
| #9 | ZIP 27697 |
72
Good
|
| #10 | ZIP 27701 |
72
Good
|
| #11 | ZIP 27514 |
72
Good
|
| #12 | ZIP 28083 |
72
Good
|
| #13 | ZIP 28204 |
72
Good
|
| #14 | ZIP 28207 |
72
Good
|
| #15 | ZIP 28274 |
68
Good
|
| #16 | ZIP 28209 |
68
Good
|
| #17 | ZIP 28208 |
68
Good
|
| #18 | ZIP 28206 |
68
Good
|
| #19 | ZIP 27608 |
68
Good
|
| #20 | ZIP 27609 |
68
Good
|
Data updated March 2026.
Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.