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Food Truck Market: ZIP 97210

Opportunity Score
68 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 97210 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 11,324 and household incomes above the national median ($93,621). The area has 51 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

11,324
Population
$93,621
Median Income
+26% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
18.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 38.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 64.7% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 97210.

3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
2.6 per 10K residents
31
Sit-Down Restaurants
27.4 per 10K residents
20
Fast Food / Counter
17.7 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 5.6% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 51 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,653
Median Gross Rent
$990 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$1.6 M deposits

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Food Trucks
3
Restaurants
51
Bank Branches
6

vs. National Average

Median Income
+26% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+7.5 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