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Food Truck Market: ZIP 43068

Opportunity Score
67 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 43068 has decent foot traffic at 11.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($70,451). 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 43068 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 59,399 and household incomes near the national median ($70,451). There are 83 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

59,399
Population
$70,451
Median Income
-6% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 36.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 20.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 43068.

30
Sit-Down Restaurants
5.1 per 10K residents
53
Fast Food / Counter
8.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,450
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,214
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
18
Bank Branches
$1.4 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $170–$370 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.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits