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Food Truck Market: ZIP 14220

Opportunity Score
69 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 14220 has strong foot traffic at 13.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($68,337). 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 14220 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 23,786 and household incomes near the national median ($68,337). There are 27 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

23,786
Population
$68,337
Median Income
-8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 41.0 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 20.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 14220.

14
Sit-Down Restaurants
5.9 per 10K residents
13
Fast Food / Counter
5.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,110
2BR Fair Market Rent
$974
Median Gross Rent
$180 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$95 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $130–$330 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.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits