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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60163

Opportunity Score
82 / 100 Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 60163 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores low — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 60163 is an urban area. with a population of 5,199 and household incomes above the national median ($85,823). There are 8 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

5,199
Population
$85,823
Median Income
+15% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 33.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 12.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60163.

3
Sit-Down Restaurants
5.8 per 10K residents
5
Fast Food / Counter
9.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,434
Median Gross Rent
$250 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$290 K deposits

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Data sources

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