Food Truck Market: ZIP 98033
Opportunity Score
72
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98033 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 40,982 and household incomes well above the national median ($182,500). The area has 89 restaurants and just 4 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
40,982
Population
$182,500
Median Income
+145% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 40.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 53.7% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 98033.
4
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.0 per 10K residents
58
Sit-Down Restaurants
14.2 per 10K residents
31
Fast Food / Counter
7.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 4.3% of the food scene here (4 trucks vs. 89 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$2,458
Median Gross Rent
$1.5 M
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$1.5 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Food Trucks
- 4
- Restaurants
- 89
- Bank Branches
- 11
vs. National Average
Median Income
+145% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.6 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
4 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