Food Truck Market: ZIP 60804
Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60804 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 82,797 and household incomes near the national median ($70,842). The area has 81 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
82,797
Population
$70,842
Median Income
-5% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.6/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 34.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 6.7% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 60804.
4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.5 per 10K residents
39
Sit-Down Restaurants
4.7 per 10K residents
42
Fast Food / Counter
5.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 4.7% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 81 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,154
Median Gross Rent
$250 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$830 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Food Trucks
- 4
- Restaurants
- 81
- Bank Branches
- 11
vs. National Average
Median Income
-5% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+4.1 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