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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60130

Opportunity Score
77 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 60130 has strong foot traffic at 16.2/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($77,221). 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 60130 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 13,943 and household incomes above the national median ($77,221). There are 39 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

13,943
Population
$77,221
Median Income
+4% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
16.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 40.0 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 39.6% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60130.

20
Sit-Down Restaurants
14.3 per 10K residents
19
Fast Food / Counter
13.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,367
Median Gross Rent
$300 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$310 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.

Data sources

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