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Food Truck Market: ZIP 14226

Opportunity Score
75 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 14226 has strong foot traffic at 13.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($83,023). 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 14226 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 29,482 and household incomes above the national median ($83,023). There are 74 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

29,482
Population
$83,023
Median Income
+11% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 36.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 38.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 14226.

39
Sit-Down Restaurants
13.2 per 10K residents
35
Fast Food / Counter
11.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,340
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,093
Median Gross Rent
$240 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$1.4 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $160–$360 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