Food Truck Market: ZIP 60608
Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60608 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 80,737 and household incomes near the national median ($73,366). The area has 148 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
80,737
Population
$73,366
Median Income
-2% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.7/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 34.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 25.8% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 60608.
4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.5 per 10K residents
89
Sit-Down Restaurants
11.0 per 10K residents
59
Fast Food / Counter
7.3 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 2.6% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 148 restaurants).
Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,295
Median Gross Rent
$360 K
Median Home Value
21
Bank Branches
$1.4 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 4
- Restaurants
- 148
- Bank Branches
- 21
vs. National Average
Median Income
-2% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.2 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
4 vs. ~3 median
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Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits