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Food Truck Market: ZIP 61112

Opportunity Score

22 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 61112 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.7/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 61112 is an urban area with low foot traffic. There are 15 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

116

Population

Urban

Area Type

7.7/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Median Age: 80.4 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 5.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 61112.

Sit-Down Restaurants

258.6 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

1034.5 per 10K residents

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.