Food Truck Market: ZIP 97086
Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97086 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 34,567 and household incomes well above the national median ($102,359). The area has 77 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
34,567
Population
$102,359
Median Income
+37% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.4/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 40.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 28.6% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 97086.
4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.2 per 10K residents
28
Sit-Down Restaurants
8.1 per 10K residents
49
Fast Food / Counter
14.2 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 4.9% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 77 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,746
Median Gross Rent
$700 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$1.1 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 4
- Restaurants
- 77
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+37% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.9 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
4 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