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Food Truck Market: ZIP 61875

Opportunity Score

53 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 61875 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 6.8/20 — 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 61875 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 974 and household incomes well above the national median ($119,632).

Area Profile

974

Population

$119,632

Median Income

+60% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

6.8/20

Foot Traffic

Car-Dependent

Median Age: 32.5 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 29.1% — balanced market for quality & value.

Operating Costs

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

$1,340

2BR Fair Market Rent

$943

Median Gross Rent

$270 K

Median Home Value

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $160–$360 in markets like this.

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.