Food Truck Market: ZIP 98058
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98058 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 42,980 and household incomes well above the national median ($115,201). The area has 25 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
42,980
Population
$115,201
Median Income
+54% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 29.6% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 98058.
3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.7 per 10K residents
16
Sit-Down Restaurants
3.7 per 10K residents
9
Fast Food / Counter
2.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 10.7% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 25 restaurants).
Well-established truck culture — you'll need a strong concept to stand out.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$2,147
Median Gross Rent
$680 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$530 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Food Trucks
- 3
- Restaurants
- 25
- Bank Branches
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
+54% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.0 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
3 vs. ~3 median
Nearby Markets
98059
3.7 mi
Pop: 42,406
$138,654
Walk: 11.3
98055
5.1 mi
Pop: 24,660
$97,224
Walk: 11.5
98031
5.1 mi
Pop: 40,094
$105,965
Walk: 12.4
98042
5.3 mi
Pop: 50,216
$127,552
Walk: 9.0
98056
6.6 mi
Pop: 35,849
$113,688
98057
6.8 mi
Pop: 12,705
$68,552
98030
7.1 mi
Pop: 38,523
$91,761
Walk: 14.7
98006
8.0 mi
Pop: 40,009
$198,150
Walk: 13.1
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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