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Food Truck Market: ZIP 60706

Opportunity Score

80 / 100 Excellent

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 60706 has strong foot traffic at 15.7/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($84,530). 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 60706 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 24,260 and household incomes above the national median ($84,530). There are 71 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

24,260

Population

$84,530

Median Income

+13% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.7/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 44.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 24.1% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 60706.

Sit-Down Restaurants

9.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

19.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,300

Median Gross Rent

$360 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$3.5 M 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.