Food Truck Market: ZIP 98056
Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98056 is an urban area. with a population of 35,849 and household incomes well above the national median ($113,688). The area has 50 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
35,849
Population
$113,688
Median Income
+52% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 39.0 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 32.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 98056.
3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.8 per 10K residents
27
Sit-Down Restaurants
7.5 per 10K residents
23
Fast Food / Counter
6.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 5.7% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 50 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$2,061
Median Gross Rent
$800 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$200 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Food Trucks
- 3
- Restaurants
- 50
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+52% vs. $74,580
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