Food Truck Market: ZIP 97209
Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97209 is an urban area. with a population of 22,296 and household incomes above the national median ($80,301). The area has 126 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
22,296
Population
$80,301
Median Income
+8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 36.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 57.1% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 97209.
4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.8 per 10K residents
87
Sit-Down Restaurants
39.0 per 10K residents
39
Fast Food / Counter
17.5 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 3.1% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 126 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,690
Median Gross Rent
$590 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$1.3 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Food Trucks
- 4
- Restaurants
- 126
- Bank Branches
- 10
vs. National Average
Median Income
+8% vs. $74,580
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