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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15229

Opportunity Score

75 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 15229 has strong foot traffic at 13.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($81,600). 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 15229 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 15,251 and household incomes above the national median ($81,600). There are 20 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

15,251

Population

$81,600

Median Income

+9% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.2/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 39.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 32.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15229.

Sit-Down Restaurants

3.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

9.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,380

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,120

Median Gross Rent

$230 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$160 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $170–$370 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.