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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15139

Opportunity Score

81 / 100 Excellent

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

Market Profile

ZIP 15139 has strong foot traffic at 16.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($89,055). 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 15139 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 6,712 and household incomes above the national median ($89,055). There are 11 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

6,712

Population

$89,055

Median Income

+19% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

16.1/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 45.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 43.9% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15139.

Sit-Down Restaurants

11.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

4.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,300

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,125

Median Gross Rent

$320 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$460 K 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.