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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60482

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

Market Profile

ZIP 60482 has strong foot traffic at 13.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($55,709). 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 60482 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 10,897 and household incomes near the national median ($55,709). There are 17 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

10,897
Population
$55,709
Median Income
-25% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.9/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 39.7 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 12.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60482.

6
Sit-Down Restaurants
5.5 per 10K residents
11
Fast Food / Counter
10.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,169
Median Gross Rent
$210 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$770 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.

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 $55,709.

Data sources

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