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Food Truck Market: ZIP 43206

Opportunity Score
72 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 43206 has strong foot traffic at 14.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($74,421). 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 43206 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 22,026 and household incomes near the national median ($74,421). There are 46 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

22,026
Population
$74,421
Median Income
+0% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 34.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 37.4% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 43206.

28
Sit-Down Restaurants
12.7 per 10K residents
18
Fast Food / Counter
8.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,400
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,339
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$420 K 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