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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60453

Opportunity Score

76 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 60453 has strong foot traffic at 13.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($83,911). 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 60453 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 56,861 and household incomes above the national median ($83,911). There are 100 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

56,861

Population

$83,911

Median Income

+13% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.8/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 40.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 22.0% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60453.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

10.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,335

Median Gross Rent

$280 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$3.4 M 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.