How many food trucks are in ZIP 96734?

ZIP 96734 has 6 food trucks — a moderate level showing the market is active with room for differentiated concepts.

Is ZIP 96734 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 96734 scores 72/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a good market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 96734?

The median household income in ZIP 96734 is $131,554, 76% above the national median of $74,580. Higher incomes support premium pricing and specialty food concepts.

How much foot traffic can a food truck expect in ZIP 96734?

ZIP 96734 scores 12.6/20 on the EPA walkability index, rated "Walkable". Foot traffic is present. A consistent location near offices or transit can build a reliable customer base.

How does food truck competition compare to restaurants in ZIP 96734?

Food trucks are 7.4% of the food service market in ZIP 96734 (6 trucks vs. 75 restaurants). Moderate truck presence with proven demand and room for new operators.

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Food Truck Market: ZIP 96734

Opportunity Score

72 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 96734 sits in the above-average walkability at 12.6/20 on the EPA index. Median income runs 76% above the national figure — $131,554 vs. $74,580 nationally. High foot traffic and real purchasing power make this one of the stronger food truck markets in the country. The tradeoff: commissary kitchen rates and permit fees are elevated to match.

Market Summary

ZIP 96734 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 50,985 and household incomes well above the national median ($131,554). With 6 food trucks and 75 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

50,985

Population

$131,554

Median Income

+76% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

12.6/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 38.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 36.4% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 96734.

Food Trucks

Moderate — proven market

1.2 per 10K residents

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

8.6 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 7.4% of the food scene here (6 trucks vs. 75 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$3,680

2BR Fair Market Rent

$3,297

Median Gross Rent

$1.2 M

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.2 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $440–$640 in markets like this.

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.