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Food Truck Market: ZIP 16801

Opportunity Score

71 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 16801 has strong foot traffic at 15.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($62,821). 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 16801 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 42,153 and household incomes near the national median ($62,821). There are 116 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

42,153

Population

$62,821

Median Income

-16% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.2/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 27.2 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 35.7% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 16801.

Sit-Down Restaurants

11.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

16.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,560

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,221

Median Gross Rent

$400 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$2.1 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $190–$390 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 $62,821.

Young Market Dynamics

Median age under 32 and solid walkability is a good combination for street food. Late lunch and post-work hours tend to outperform breakfast in younger markets. Social media discovery works here too.