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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60087

Opportunity Score

71 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 60087 has decent foot traffic at 11.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($76,738). 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 60087 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 27,293 and household incomes above the national median ($76,738). There are 19 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

27,293

Population

$76,738

Median Income

+3% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

11.8/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 37.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 13.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60087.

Sit-Down Restaurants

2.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

4.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,356

Median Gross Rent

$210 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$370 K deposits

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.