Is ZIP 98022 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 98022 scores 80/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a excellent market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 98022?

The median household income in ZIP 98022 is $116,613, 56% above the national median of $74,580. Higher incomes support premium pricing and specialty food concepts.

How much foot traffic can a food truck expect in ZIP 98022?

ZIP 98022 scores 9.0/20 on the EPA walkability index, rated "Car-Dependent". Car-dependent area. Event catering, brewery partnerships, and corporate lunch routes are more reliable than walk-up foot traffic.

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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98022

Opportunity Score

80 / 100 Excellent

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

Market Profile

ZIP 98022 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 9.0/20 — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 98022 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 22,135 and household incomes well above the national median ($116,613). There are 36 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

22,135

Population

$116,613

Median Income

+56% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

9.0/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 43.0 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 20.9% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98022.

Sit-Down Restaurants

10.4 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,390

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,626

Median Gross Rent

$580 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$430 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a high-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $290–$490 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Quick Facts

Area Type: Urban
Foot Traffic: Very Car-Dependent
Restaurants: 36
Bank Branches: 5

vs. National Average

Median Income

+56% vs. $74,580

Walkability

-1.5 pts vs. national avg

Nearby Markets

98051 18.2 mi

Pop: 3,555 $114,868 Walk: 7.9

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About This Data

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits