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Food Truck Market: ZIP 43228

Opportunity Score

64 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 43228 has decent foot traffic at 11.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($60,895). 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 43228 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 58,607 and household incomes near the national median ($60,895). There are 102 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

58,607

Population

$60,895

Median Income

-18% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.0/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 33.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 16.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 43228.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.3 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.

$1,350

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,169

Median Gross Rent

$200 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$550 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.