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Food Truck Market: ZIP 97042

Opportunity Score

68 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 97042 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 4.4/20 — well 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 97042 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 3,361 and household incomes well above the national median ($118,045).

Area Profile

3,361

Population

$118,045

Median Income

+58% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

4.4/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 46.7 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 13.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

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

$1,679

Median Gross Rent

$690 K

Median Home Value

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.