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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15701

Opportunity Score
59 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 15701 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores 9.4/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 15701 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 31,236 and household incomes near the national median ($56,538). There are 53 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

31,236
Population
$56,538
Median Income
-24% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
9.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 37.7 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 27.2% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15701.

25
Sit-Down Restaurants
8.0 per 10K residents
28
Fast Food / Counter
9.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$910
2BR Fair Market Rent
$799
Median Gross Rent
$180 K
Median Home Value
15
Bank Branches
$2.1 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $110–$310 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Suburban
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Restaurants
53
Bank Branches
15

vs. National Average

Median Income
-24% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.1 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