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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15123

Opportunity Score
28 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 15123 has decent foot traffic at 11.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($0). 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 15123 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic.

Area Profile

2
Population
Urban
Area Type
11.4/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
College-Educated: 50.0% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Operating Costs

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

$1,110
2BR Fair Market Rent
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.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Foot Traffic
Walkable

vs. National Average

Walkability
+0.9 pts vs. national avg

Nearby Markets

15122 2.8 mi
Pop: 18,939 $68,984 Walk: 12.9
15236 2.9 mi
Pop: 31,152 $87,016 Walk: 12.2
15227 3.1 mi
Pop: 29,057 $73,597 Walk: 14.6
15034 3.1 mi
Pop: 1,600 $47,016 Walk: 11.3
15207 3.5 mi
Pop: 10,751 $56,466 Walk: 13.8
15025 3.6 mi
Pop: 16,659 $82,917 Walk: 12.7
15045 3.7 mi
Pop: 4,400 $45,354 Walk: 12.3
15120 3.8 mi
Pop: 17,999 $55,205 Walk: 14.9

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About This Data

Data sources

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