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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60428

Opportunity Score
65 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 60428 has strong foot traffic at 13.0/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($60,000). 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 60428 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 10,927 and household incomes near the national median ($60,000). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

10,927
Population
$60,000
Median Income
-20% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 34.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 11.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60428.

3
Fast Food / Counter
2.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,599
Median Gross Rent
$140 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$37 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