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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60162

Opportunity Score

71 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 60162 has decent foot traffic at 12.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($72,320). 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 60162 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 8,084 and household incomes near the national median ($72,320). There are 21 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

8,084

Population

$72,320

Median Income

-3% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

12.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 45.5 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 18.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60162.

Sit-Down Restaurants

7.4 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

18.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,320

Median Gross Rent

$250 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$75 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.