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Food Truck Market: ZIP 17013

Opportunity Score

69 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 17013 has decent foot traffic at 12.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($68,150). 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 17013 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 37,738 and household incomes near the national median ($68,150). There are 81 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

37,738

Population

$68,150

Median Income

-9% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

12.8/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 39.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 22.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 17013.

Sit-Down Restaurants

10.3 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

11.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,220

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,018

Median Gross Rent

$220 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$940 K deposits

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.