Food Truck Market: ZIP 97217
Opportunity Score
74
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97217 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 35,169 and household incomes well above the national median ($100,361). With 9 food trucks and 85 restaurants, this is an active food scene.
Area Profile
35,169
Population
$100,361
Median Income
+35% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
16.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 37.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 47.0% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 97217.
9
Food Trucks
Moderate — proven market
2.6 per 10K residents
43
Sit-Down Restaurants
12.2 per 10K residents
42
Fast Food / Counter
11.9 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 9.6% of the food scene here (9 trucks vs. 85 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,829
Median Gross Rent
$580 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$510 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 9
- Restaurants
- 85
- Bank Branches
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
+35% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.5 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