Food Truck Market: ZIP 97211
Opportunity Score
77
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97211 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 33,769 and household incomes well above the national median ($112,586). With 9 food trucks and 101 restaurants, this is an active food scene.
Area Profile
33,769
Population
$112,586
Median Income
+51% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
16.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 38.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 44.9% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 97211.
9
Food Trucks
Moderate — proven market
2.7 per 10K residents
64
Sit-Down Restaurants
19.0 per 10K residents
37
Fast Food / Counter
11.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 8.2% of the food scene here (9 trucks vs. 101 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,863
Median Gross Rent
$630 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$400 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 9
- Restaurants
- 101
- Bank Branches
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
+51% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.8 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
9 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