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Food Truck Market: ZIP 15801

Opportunity Score

64 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 15801 has decent foot traffic at 10.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($66,380). 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 15801 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 20,251 and household incomes near the national median ($66,380). There are 45 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

20,251

Population

$66,380

Median Income

-11% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

10.6/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 44.8 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 25.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 15801.

Sit-Down Restaurants

14.3 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$980

2BR Fair Market Rent

$854

Median Gross Rent

$170 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$800 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $120–$320 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.