Best Cities for Food Truck Costs in Illinois
← Illinois OverviewTop 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and food trucks competition.
The top markets here average $146,347 in household income. ZIP 60516 leads at 100, $118,780 median income, zero existing food trucks.
| # | ZIP Code | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |
ZIP 60516
Pop. 29 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #2 |
ZIP 60151
Pop. 4.3 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #3 |
ZIP 60521
Pop. 18 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #4 |
ZIP 60526
Pop. 13 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #5 |
ZIP 61525
Pop. 12 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #6 |
ZIP 60540
Pop. 43 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #7 |
ZIP 60136
Pop. 8.6 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #8 |
ZIP 60134
Pop. 30 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #9 |
ZIP 60126
Pop. 48 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #10 |
ZIP 60124
Pop. 24 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #11 |
ZIP 60552
Pop. 4.6 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #12 |
ZIP 60119
Pop. 11 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #13 |
ZIP 60558
Pop. 13 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #14 |
ZIP 60564
Pop. 47 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #15 |
ZIP 60565
Pop. 39 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #16 |
ZIP 60585
Pop. 25 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #17 |
ZIP 60586
Pop. 48 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #18 |
ZIP 60103
Pop. 42 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #19 |
ZIP 60102
Pop. 32 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #20 |
ZIP 60601
Pop. 16 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
What the Data Shows
Opportunity is spread across Illinois, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $146,347 in household income. The common thread: food truck demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.
How to Use This Table
Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.