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

The top-rated areas for food truck in South Dakota are ZIP 57005 (score: 94/100), ZIP 57032 (score: 92/100), ZIP 57064 (score: 92/100). 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 Dakota compare to other states for food truck?

South Dakota averages 82/100 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 Dakota

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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 $88,358 in household income. ZIP 57005 leads at 94, $108,689 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 57005 Pop. 12 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,689
#2	ZIP 57032 Pop. 9.6 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$107,241
#3	ZIP 57064 Pop. 7.6 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,351
#4	ZIP 57022 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$100,595
#5	ZIP 57033 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,156
#6	ZIP 57049 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,239
#7	ZIP 57108 Pop. 33 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,184
#8	ZIP 57769 Pop. 4 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,284
#9	ZIP 57110 Pop. 22 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,114
#10	ZIP 57703 Pop. 18 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,495
#11	ZIP 57702 Pop. 36 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,700
#12	ZIP 57730 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,911
#13	ZIP 57718 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,858
#14	ZIP 57501 Pop. 17 Thousand	78 Good	—	$79,224
#15	ZIP 57039 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$79,209
#16	ZIP 57013 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,813
#17	ZIP 57106 Pop. 52 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,070
#18	ZIP 57107 Pop. 12 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,719
#19	ZIP 57004 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$81,364
#20	ZIP 57719 Pop. 11 Thousand	74 Good	—	$74,936

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 Dakota, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $88,358 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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