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Food Truck Market: ZIP 44120

Opportunity Score
61 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 44120 scores 12.9/20 for walkability — foot traffic is there. Income levels run 38% below the national average though, which puts real pressure on menu pricing. Value-forward concepts outperform premium ones in markets like this. Customers in this ZIP are price-conscious. That's not a reason to avoid it — it's a reason to price correctly from day one.

Market Summary

ZIP 44120 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 34,274 and household incomes below the national median ($46,326). There are 38 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

34,274
Population
$46,326
Median Income
-38% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.9/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 43.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 27.9% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 44120.

15
Sit-Down Restaurants
4.4 per 10K residents
23
Fast Food / Counter
6.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,140
2BR Fair Market Rent
$890
Median Gross Rent
$120 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$200 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $140–$340 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 $46,326.

Data sources

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