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Food Truck Market: ZIP 16511

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 16511 has decent foot traffic at 11.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($71,644). 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 16511 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 11,709 and household incomes near the national median ($71,644). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

11,709

Population

$71,644

Median Income

-4% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.2/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 38.0 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 20.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 16511.

Sit-Down Restaurants

2.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,260

2BR Fair Market Rent

$871

Median Gross Rent

$160 K

Median Home Value

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.