Food Truck Market: ZIP 60642
Opportunity Score
73
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60642 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 21,789 and household incomes well above the national median ($143,175). The area has 68 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
21,789
Population
$143,175
Median Income
+92% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
16.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 33.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 64.5% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 60642.
3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.4 per 10K residents
42
Sit-Down Restaurants
19.3 per 10K residents
26
Fast Food / Counter
11.9 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 4.2% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 68 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$2,243
Median Gross Rent
$590 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$680 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 3
- Restaurants
- 68
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+92% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.7 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