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Food Truck Market: ZIP 97124

Opportunity Score
67 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 97124 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 54,357 and household incomes well above the national median ($110,067). The area has 106 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

54,357
Population
$110,067
Median Income
+48% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.3/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 34.7 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 33.1% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 97124.

3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.6 per 10K residents
54
Sit-Down Restaurants
9.9 per 10K residents
52
Fast Food / Counter
9.6 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 2.8% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 106 restaurants). Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.

Operating Costs

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

$2,018
Median Gross Rent
$560 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Food Trucks
3
Restaurants
106
Bank Branches
10

vs. National Average

Median Income
+48% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+2.8 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
3 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