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Food Truck Market: ZIP 97204

Opportunity Score
15 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 97204 is an urban area. with a population of 885 and household incomes below the national median ($-666,666,700). The area has 64 restaurants and just 5 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

885
Population
$-666,666,700
Median Income
-893995% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 42.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 13.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 97204.

5
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
56.5 per 10K residents
37
Sit-Down Restaurants
418.1 per 10K residents
27
Fast Food / Counter
305.1 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 7.2% of the food scene here (5 trucks vs. 64 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$807
Median Gross Rent
$-670 M
Median Home Value
12
Bank Branches
$16 M deposits

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Food Trucks
5
Restaurants
64
Bank Branches
12

vs. National Average

Median Income
-893995% vs. $74,580
Food Trucks
5 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