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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15461

Opportunity Score
56 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 15461 has decent foot traffic at 10.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($50,694). 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 15461 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 3,624 and household incomes near the national median ($50,694). There are 4 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

3,624
Population
$50,694
Median Income
-32% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
10.2/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 41.6 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 9.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15461.

4
Fast Food / Counter
11.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,050
2BR Fair Market Rent
$471
Median Gross Rent
$110 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$67 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $130–$330 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $50,694.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Suburban
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Restaurants
4
Bank Branches
1

vs. National Average

Median Income
-32% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-0.3 pts vs. national avg

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Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits