Food Truck Market: ZIP 97005
Opportunity Score
71
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97005 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 28,311 and household incomes above the national median ($78,239). With 13 food trucks and 153 restaurants, this is an active food scene.
Area Profile
28,311
Population
$78,239
Median Income
+5% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
16.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 37.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 26.4% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 97005.
13
Food Trucks
Moderate — proven market
4.6 per 10K residents
74
Sit-Down Restaurants
26.1 per 10K residents
79
Fast Food / Counter
27.9 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 7.8% of the food scene here (13 trucks vs. 153 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,663
Median Gross Rent
$500 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$1.5 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 13
- Restaurants
- 153
- Bank Branches
- 9
vs. National Average
Median Income
+5% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.7 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
13 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