Food Truck Market: ZIP 60657
Opportunity Score
69
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60657 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 71,904 and household incomes well above the national median ($110,939). The area has 206 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
71,904
Population
$110,939
Median Income
+49% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 31.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 65.8% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 60657.
4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.6 per 10K residents
140
Sit-Down Restaurants
19.5 per 10K residents
66
Fast Food / Counter
9.2 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 1.9% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 206 restaurants).
Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,869
Median Gross Rent
$540 K
Median Home Value
14
Bank Branches
$2.9 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Food Trucks
- 4
- Restaurants
- 206
- Bank Branches
- 14
vs. National Average
Median Income
+49% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+4.0 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