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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15216

Opportunity Score

79 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 15216 has strong foot traffic at 15.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($81,542). 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 15216 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 21,503 and household incomes above the national median ($81,542). There are 40 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

21,503

Population

$81,542

Median Income

+9% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.9/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 40.0 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 35.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15216.

Sit-Down Restaurants

8.4 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

10.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,370

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,078

Median Gross Rent

$190 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$320 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.