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Food Truck Market: ZIP 43235

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 43235 has decent foot traffic at 10.6/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($86,758). 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 43235 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 45,171 and household incomes above the national median ($86,758). There are 88 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

45,171

Population

$86,758

Median Income

+16% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.6/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 36.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 43.0% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 43235.

Sit-Down Restaurants

9.3 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

10.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,690

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,412

Median Gross Rent

$350 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$410 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $200–$400 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.