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Food Truck Market: ZIP 14217

Opportunity Score

71 / 100 Good

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 14217 has strong foot traffic at 13.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($72,205). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 14217 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 22,566 and household incomes near the national median ($72,205). There are 46 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

22,566

Population

$72,205

Median Income

-3% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.0/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 41.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 30.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 14217.

Sit-Down Restaurants

9.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

10.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.

$1,160

2BR Fair Market Rent

$970

Median Gross Rent

$190 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$800 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $140–$340 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Fixed Location Beats Roaming

High-foot-traffic areas reward consistency. If you can secure a recurring spot near offices or transit stops, build your weekly schedule around it. Regular customers drive more revenue than novelty seekers.