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Food Truck Market: ZIP 43229

Opportunity Score

49 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 43229 has decent foot traffic at 11.3/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($53,430). 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 43229 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 54,237 and household incomes near the national median ($53,430). The area has 75 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

54,237

Population

$53,430

Median Income

-28% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.3/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 33.5 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 15.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 43229.

Food Trucks

Low competition — room to establish

0.6 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

5.2 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

8.7 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 3.8% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 75 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,290

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,082

Median Gross Rent

$210 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$5.7 M 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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $53,430.

Low Competition, Proven Demand

Only 3 food trucks registered here against 75 restaurants. Dining demand is proven and truck competition is minimal. This is a strong setup.