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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60472

Opportunity Score
61 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 60472 scores 14.2/20 for walkability — foot traffic is there. Income levels run 45% below the national average though, which puts real pressure on menu pricing. Value-forward concepts outperform premium ones in markets like this. Customers in this ZIP are price-conscious. That's not a reason to avoid it — it's a reason to price correctly from day one.

Market Summary

ZIP 60472 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 4,563 and household incomes below the national median ($40,668).

Area Profile

4,563
Population
$40,668
Median Income
-45% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 33.6 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.7% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,553
Median Gross Rent
$120 K
Median Home Value

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.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $40,668.

Data sources

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