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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60160

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 60160 has strong foot traffic at 15.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($66,189). 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 60160 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 24,549 and household incomes near the national median ($66,189). There are 63 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

24,549

Population

$66,189

Median Income

-11% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.0/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 37.3 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 9.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60160.

Sit-Down Restaurants

12.6 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

13.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,176

Median Gross Rent

$280 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$880 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.