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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98002

Opportunity Score

75 / 100 Good

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 98002 has strong foot traffic at 13.8/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($78,684). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 98002 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 37,509 and household incomes above the national median ($78,684). There are 62 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

37,509

Population

$78,684

Median Income

+6% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.8/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 35.9 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 10.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98002.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

9.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,659

Median Gross Rent

$420 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.3 M deposits

What to Expect Here

Fixed Location Beats Roaming

High-foot-traffic areas reward consistency. If you can secure a recurring spot near offices or transit stops, build your weekly schedule around it. Regular customers drive more revenue than novelty seekers.