Food Truck Market: ZIP 98034
Opportunity Score
72
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98034 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 52,531 and household incomes well above the national median ($135,219). With 7 food trucks and 79 restaurants, this is an active food scene.
Area Profile
52,531
Population
$135,219
Median Income
+81% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.2/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 37.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 45.0% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 98034.
7
Food Trucks
Moderate — proven market
1.3 per 10K residents
39
Sit-Down Restaurants
7.4 per 10K residents
40
Fast Food / Counter
7.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 8.1% of the food scene here (7 trucks vs. 79 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$2,376
Median Gross Rent
$950 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$1.3 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 7
- Restaurants
- 79
- Bank Branches
- 9
vs. National Average
Median Income
+81% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+1.7 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
7 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