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Food Truck Market: ZIP 45213

Opportunity Score
69 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 45213 has strong foot traffic at 13.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($70,897). 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 45213 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 11,273 and household incomes near the national median ($70,897). There are 17 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

11,273
Population
$70,897
Median Income
-5% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 38.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 40.3% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 45213.

9
Sit-Down Restaurants
8.0 per 10K residents
8
Fast Food / Counter
7.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,130
2BR Fair Market Rent
$929
Median Gross Rent
$260 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$90 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.

Data sources

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