What are the best areas for food truck in South Carolina?

The top-rated areas for food truck in South Carolina are ZIP 29451 (score: 100/100), ZIP 29708 (score: 100/100), ZIP 29634 (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 South Carolina compare to other states for food truck?

South Carolina averages 90/100 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 South Carolina

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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 $102,299 in household income. ZIP 29451 leads at 100, $148,285 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 29451 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,285
#2	ZIP 29708 Pop. 43 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,304
#3	ZIP 29634 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#4	ZIP 29707 Pop. 35 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,609
#5	ZIP 29492 Pop. 20 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,605
#6	ZIP 29036 Pop. 27 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,438
#7	ZIP 29429 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,857
#8	ZIP 29464 Pop. 52 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$107,215
#9	ZIP 29016 Pop. 29 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$100,122
#10	ZIP 29928 Pop. 15 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,979
#11	ZIP 29860 Pop. 17 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,663
#12	ZIP 29907 Pop. 15 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,777
#13	ZIP 29909 Pop. 24 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,376
#14	ZIP 29206 Pop. 20 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$89,726
#15	ZIP 29650 Pop. 41 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,640
#16	ZIP 29676 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,206
#17	ZIP 29401 Pop. 9.2 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,074
#18	ZIP 29054 Pop. 10 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,904
#19	ZIP 29486 Pop. 49 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,386
#20	ZIP 29672 Pop. 12 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,521

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 South Carolina, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $102,299 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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