Food Truck Market: ZIP 98008
Opportunity Score
70
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98008 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 27,242 and household incomes well above the national median ($184,583). The area has 33 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
27,242
Population
$184,583
Median Income
+147% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.5/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 43.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 48.6% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 98008.
3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.1 per 10K residents
18
Sit-Down Restaurants
6.6 per 10K residents
15
Fast Food / Counter
5.5 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 8.3% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 33 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$2,565
Median Gross Rent
$1.2 M
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$690 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 3
- Restaurants
- 33
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+147% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.0 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