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Food Truck Market: ZIP 17113

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 17113 has strong foot traffic at 14.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($60,554). 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 17113 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 11,786 and household incomes near the national median ($60,554). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

11,786

Population

$60,554

Median Income

-19% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.4/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 39.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 10.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 17113.

Fast Food / Counter

2.5 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,370

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,091

Median Gross Rent

$140 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$35 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $160–$360 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.