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Food Truck Market: ZIP 45231

Opportunity Score

65 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 45231 has decent foot traffic at 10.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($69,140). 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 45231 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 40,852 and household incomes near the national median ($69,140). There are 47 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

40,852

Population

$69,140

Median Income

-7% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.2/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 40.8 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 19.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 45231.

Sit-Down Restaurants

3.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.8 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,390

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,118

Median Gross Rent

$160 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$610 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $170–$370 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.