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Food Truck Market: ZIP 16803

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 16803 has strong foot traffic at 13.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($71,993). 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 16803 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 23,660 and household incomes near the national median ($71,993). There are 38 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

23,660

Population

$71,993

Median Income

-3% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.4/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 31.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 46.5% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 16803.

Sit-Down Restaurants

8.5 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,600

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,363

Median Gross Rent

$400 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.4 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 $71,993.

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.