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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60418

Opportunity Score

76 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 60418 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 60418 is an urban area. with a population of 10,572 and household incomes above the national median ($75,752). There are 10 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

10,572

Population

$75,752

Median Income

+2% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 49.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 20.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60418.

Sit-Down Restaurants

4.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

4.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,334

Median Gross Rent

$200 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$280 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.