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Food Truck Market: ZIP 45206

Opportunity Score

67 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 45206 has strong foot traffic at 15.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($51,128). 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 45206 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 10,387 and household incomes near the national median ($51,128). There are 16 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

10,387

Population

$51,128

Median Income

-31% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.4/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 37.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 39.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 45206.

Sit-Down Restaurants

7.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,120

2BR Fair Market Rent

$849

Median Gross Rent

$270 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$250 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $130–$330 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 $51,128.