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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15224

Opportunity Score

73 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 15224 has strong foot traffic at 15.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($65,974). 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 15224 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 10,516 and household incomes near the national median ($65,974). There are 44 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

10,516

Population

$65,974

Median Income

-12% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.6/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 34.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 44.1% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15224.

Sit-Down Restaurants

18.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

23.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,600

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,191

Median Gross Rent

$240 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$360 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $190–$390 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.