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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15221

Opportunity Score

65 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 15221 has strong foot traffic at 13.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($55,241). 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 15221 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 29,513 and household incomes near the national median ($55,241). There are 22 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

29,513

Population

$55,241

Median Income

-26% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 40.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 31.3% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15221.

Sit-Down Restaurants

2.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

4.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,350

2BR Fair Market Rent

$954

Median Gross Rent

$160 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$590 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.