Food Truck Market: ZIP 98020
Opportunity Score
79
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98020 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 19,551 and household incomes well above the national median ($130,319). There are 57 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.
Area Profile
19,551
Population
$130,319
Median Income
+75% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.8/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 51.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 49.2% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 98020.
44
Sit-Down Restaurants
22.5 per 10K residents
13
Fast Food / Counter
6.6 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$1,978
Median Gross Rent
$1 M
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Restaurants
- 57
- Bank Branches
- 11
vs. National Average
Median Income
+75% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.7 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
98026
3.8 mi
Pop: 38,976
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Walk: 12.9
98177
4.0 mi
Pop: 21,090
$169,918
Walk: 14.2
98133
4.7 mi
Pop: 53,249
$93,662
Walk: 16.9
98043
5.0 mi
Pop: 23,101
$107,687
Walk: 14.2
98155
6.0 mi
Pop: 36,511
$131,540
Walk: 12.7
98036
6.5 mi
Pop: 42,370
$88,958
Walk: 10.2
98037
6.7 mi
Pop: 29,723
$107,281
Walk: 12.1
98125
7.7 mi
Pop: 44,520
$99,868
Walk: 14.3
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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