Food Truck Market: ZIP 60618
Opportunity Score
69
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60618 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 91,901 and household incomes well above the national median ($106,384). The area has 174 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
91,901
Population
$106,384
Median Income
+43% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 35.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 42.1% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 60618.
3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.3 per 10K residents
90
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.8 per 10K residents
84
Fast Food / Counter
9.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 1.7% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 174 restaurants).
Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,611
Median Gross Rent
$560 K
Median Home Value
15
Bank Branches
$1.4 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 3
- Restaurants
- 174
- Bank Branches
- 15
vs. National Average
Median Income
+43% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.3 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
3 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