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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15233

Opportunity Score

65 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 15233 has strong foot traffic at 15.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($71,902). 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 15233 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 2,918 and household incomes near the national median ($71,902). There are 10 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

2,918

Population

$71,902

Median Income

-4% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.1/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 36.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

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

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15233.

Sit-Down Restaurants

17.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

17.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,280

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,032

Median Gross Rent

$310 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$23 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $150–$350 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.