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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15024

Opportunity Score

79 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 15024 has strong foot traffic at 14.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($85,625). 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 15024 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 9,192 and household incomes above the national median ($85,625). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

9,192

Population

$85,625

Median Income

+15% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.8/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 46.7 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 33.6% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15024.

Sit-Down Restaurants

3.3 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,360

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,078

Median Gross Rent

$220 K

Median Home Value

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.